Cost of Living in Honesdale, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
84.4
100 = national avg
-15.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,150
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$87,808
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing107.5
Food79.4
Transportation58.8
Healthcare83.5
Utilities89.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$927
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,132
per month
The overall cost of living index in Honesdale is 84.4, which is 15.6% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 107.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,150 per year to cover basic expenses.