Cost of Living in Churchill, PA

Population 3,102 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

74
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Churchill stay well under national norms: a median home value of $226,000 against median household incomes of $105,924 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Pennsylvania.

Geographically, Churchill sits roughly 7 miles east of Pittsburgh. Median home values run roughly 17% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Churchill

The median home value in Churchill is $226,000 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $105,924/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Churchill has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$226,000
26% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$326,800
Zillow ZHVI
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 96.9%
Renter-occupied 3.1%

🛒 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
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
38.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.5%
Carpooled
3.8%
Public transit
2.6%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
38.2%

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
$105,924
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,449
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.5%
Graduate degree 40.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.7
Male median age 46.8
Female median age 43

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049637279838175635141
Low °F 222431425260646356453528
Precip" 3.082.573.223.404.084.583.933.813.543.063.033.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 56 — Moderate
33.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Churchill, PA?

Churchill has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Churchill?

The median home value in Churchill is $226,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Churchill?

The median household income in Churchill is $105,924 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Churchill, PA?

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

Is Churchill, PA affordable?

Yes, Churchill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Churchill?

Churchill has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.