Easton, Pennsylvania has an overall cost of living index of 98.9, which is 1.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,325 per month, while the typical home is valued around $196,300. Households earn a median of $69,348 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$69,348
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,325
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$196,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.9
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,130
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,341
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,634
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,087
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.9
Goods
98.2
Rents / Housing
98.9
Services
115.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $117,650 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $92,680 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $74,100 |
| ⚡Electrician | $73,210 |
| 📊Accountant | $84,670 |
| 🔧Plumber | $74,480 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $229,280 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $104,510 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $118,790 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $70,710 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $121,900 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $61,490 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $166,670 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
29,739
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,351
Per month
Avg Home Value
$302,900
Census ACS
January Avg
29°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
What is the cost of living index for Easton?
Easton has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.9. The US national average is 100, so Easton is 1.1 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Easton?
The median gross rent in Easton is $1,325 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Easton?
The median household income in Easton is $69,348 per year.
What is the median home value in Easton?
The median home value in Easton is $196,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Easton?
Air quality data for Easton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Easton?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
