What is the cost of living in Gettysburg, PA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gettysburg has an overall cost of living index of 103, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Pennsylvania, Gettysburg has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Pennsylvania's index of 97.
The standard of living in Gettysburg ranks as #177 most affordable out of the 253 places we measured in Pennsylvania. By definition, that implies Gettysburg ranks as the #76 most expensive place in the Keystone State.
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Gettysburg Cost Of Living Vs. Pennsylvania
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Gettysburg. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Gettysburg is 100.
The Groceries index in Gettysburg is 98.
The Health index in Gettysburg is 102.
The Housing index in Gettysburg is 98.
The Transportation index in Gettysburg is 100.
The Utilities index in Gettysburg is 101.
| Living Expense | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Gettysburg Cost Of Living Compared To Pennsylvania Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around Pennsylvania, check out:
- Most Expensive Cities In Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Cities In Pennsylvania
- Average Rent In Pennsylvania
Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Gettysburg, PA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Pennsylvania, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Gettysburg is $366,470.
The Median Rent in Gettysburg is $1,001.
The Median Income in Gettysburg is $54,365.
The Home Value To Income in Gettysburg is 6.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Gettysburg is 0.22x.
| Statistic | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,470 | $282,735 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,001 | $1,209 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $54,365 | $77,971 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 6.7x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.22x | 0.19x | 0.21x |
Gettysburg, PA Costs By Category
Detailed Gettysburg Services costs vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.44 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $13.69 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $23.03 | $18 |
| Haircut | $28.33 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $58.17 | $45.56 |
Detailed Gettysburg Groceries costs vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $6.23 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.39 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.73 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $5.46 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $13.24 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.36 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.69 | $3.7 |
Detailed Gettysburg Health costs vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $114.22 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $133.22 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $117.22 | $113.29 |
Detailed Gettysburg Transportation costs vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.46 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.66 | $59.92 |
Detailed Gettysburg Utilities costs vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $223.91 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $199.62 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gettysburg
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Gettysburg. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Hanover, PA has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Gettysburg.
Waynesboro, PA has a cost of living index of 99, 1.0x Gettysburg.
Parkville, PA has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Gettysburg.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gettysburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover, PA | 16,584 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Waynesboro, PA | 11,047 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Parkville, PA | 8,128 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Taneytown, MD | 7,932 | 113 | 1.1x |
| Thurmont, MD | 6,254 | 117 | 1.1x |
