Bradford, PA Cost Of Living
Bradford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Pennsylvania
In America
What is the cost of living in Bradford, PA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bradford has an overall cost of living index of 78 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Pennsylvania, Bradford has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Pennsylvania's index of 102.
The standard of living in Bradford ranks as #113 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Pennsylvania. By definition, that implies Bradford ranks as the #6,306 most expensive place in the Keystone State.
Bradford Cost Of Living Vs. Pennsylvania
| Living Expense | Bradford | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 41 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 112 | 100 | |
Bradford, PA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Pennsylvania, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Bradford | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $61,700 | $187,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $705 | $958 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $37,234 | $63,627 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 1.7x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Bradford Services Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Bradford | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.95 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.16 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Bradford Groceries Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Bradford | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.89 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.23 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.27 | $2.05 |
Detailed Bradford Health Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Bradford | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17.42 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $38.64 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.72 | $2.34 |
Detailed Bradford Transportation Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Bradford | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.41 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.49 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $62.78 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $94.5 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $83.55 | $99.13 |
Detailed Bradford Utilities Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Bradford | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.29 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $42.61 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $153.91 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $189.34 | $175.64 |
Bradford SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bradford
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown, NY | 29,290 | 82 | 1.1x |
| Olean, NY | 13,580 | 83 | 1.1x |
| St. Marys, PA | 12,333 | 92 | 1.2x |
| Fredonia, NY | 10,311 | 90 | 1.2x |
| Warren, PA | 9,127 | 84 | 1.1x |
| Salamanca, NY | 5,466 | 82 | 1.1x |
