Cost of Living in Lykens, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.3
100 = national avg
-4.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,916
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,074
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing80.4
Food102.8
Transportation105.7
Healthcare102.3
Utilities97.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,212
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,493
per month
The overall cost of living index in Lykens is 95.3, which is 4.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,916 per year to cover basic expenses.