Cost of Living in Shiloh, PA

Population 11,022 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

92
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 Shiloh a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $233,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Shiloh is about 50 miles north of Baltimore, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Baltimore's $219,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 116

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

About the Cost of Living in Shiloh

The median home value in Shiloh is $233,300 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,519/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,205/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, 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 63.3°F and lows of 41.4°F. Overall, Shiloh has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,300
24% below avg
Median Rent
$1,519/mo
16% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
Favors buying
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 65.5%
Renter-occupied 34.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,519
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,133/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
25.4 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.1%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
12.8%

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
$82,205
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,315
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.6%
Graduate degree 11.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.4
Male median age 47.6
Female median age 48.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.3°F
Avg Low
41.4°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394251637381858477665444
Low °F 212229395059636154423325
Precip" 2.612.483.663.354.173.224.323.764.803.593.103.06

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.6%
Good air days/yr
256
Max AQI recorded
208
PM2.5 days
147
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Shiloh, PA?

Shiloh has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Shiloh, PA?

The median gross rent in Shiloh is $1,519 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Shiloh?

The median home value in Shiloh is $233,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Shiloh?

The median household income in Shiloh is $82,205 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Shiloh, PA?

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

Is Shiloh, PA affordable?

Shiloh is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Shiloh?

Shiloh has average high temperatures of 63.3°F and average lows of 41.4°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Shiloh at a Glance

Population
11,022
Median Income
$82,205
Home Value
$233,300
Median Rent
$1,519/mo
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg High Temp
63.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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