Cost of Living in Forest City, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.3
100 = national avg
-9.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,745
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$93,942
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.3
Food94.4
Transportation88.9
Healthcare95.5
Utilities94.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$805
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,045
per month
The overall cost of living index in Forest City is 90.3, which is 9.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,745 per year to cover basic expenses.