Cost of Living in Elco, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
96.2
100 = national avg
-3.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,345
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,087
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.5
Food101.0
Transportation101.9
Healthcare100.8
Utilities98.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,077
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,299
per month
The overall cost of living index in Elco is 96.2, which is 3.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,345 per year to cover basic expenses.