Cost of Living in Gettysburg, PA
Population 7,929 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Gettysburg sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Gettysburg is about 50 miles northwest of Columbia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 51% lower than Columbia's $480,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Gettysburg
The median home value in Gettysburg is $237,000 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $929/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,656/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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%. Overall, Gettysburg has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.
Gettysburg has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Gettysburg, PA?
Gettysburg has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.
What is average rent in Gettysburg, PA?
The median gross rent in Gettysburg is $929 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Gettysburg?
The median home value in Gettysburg is $237,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Gettysburg?
The median household income in Gettysburg is $52,656 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Gettysburg, PA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Gettysburg is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.
Is Gettysburg, PA affordable?
Yes, Gettysburg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.
Gettysburg at a Glance
- Population
- 7,929
- Median Income
- $52,656
- Home Value
- $237,000
- Median Rent
- $929/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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