Cost of Living in East Berlin, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
111.0
100 = national avg
+11.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,857
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$115,479
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing118.6
Food104.7
Transportation109.3
Healthcare103.7
Utilities106.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,099
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,374
per month
The overall cost of living index in East Berlin is 111.0, which is 11.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 118.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,857 per year to cover basic expenses.