Cost of Living in Broomall, PA

Population 10,684 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Broomall a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $452,000.

Located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, Broomall falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 95% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 148
Rent 136

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Broomall

The median home value in Broomall is $452,300 — 48% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,784/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,844/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Broomall has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$452,300
48% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$557,331
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
36% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 79.5%
Renter-occupied 20.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,784
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,398/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.8 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
6.7%
Public transit
2.6%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
14.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$114,844
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,990
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.3%
Graduate degree 14.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.3
Male median age 43.2
Female median age 46.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
271
Max AQI recorded
253
PM2.5 days
111
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Broomall, PA?

Broomall has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Broomall, PA?

The median gross rent in Broomall is $1,784 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Broomall?

The median home value in Broomall is $452,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Broomall?

The median household income in Broomall is $114,844 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Broomall, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Broomall is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Broomall, PA affordable?

Broomall is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Broomall?

Broomall has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Broomall at a Glance

Population
10,684
Median Income
$114,844
Home Value
$452,300
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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