In addition to taking a look at the Median Age and Median Income, it is important to examine Household Budget Expenditures. Reviewing housing information; shelter, utilities, fuel and public services along with entertainment & recreation can provide a snapshot into the cost of living and spending patterns in the services areas. The table below looks at that information and compares the service areas.
Table D – Household Budget Expenditures3:
| Primary Service Area | SPI | Average Amount Spent | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 89 | $29,040.01 | 32.4% |
| Shelter | 88 | $23,502.55 | 26.2% |
| Utilities, Fuel, Public Service | 93 | $5,537.46 | 6.2% |
| Entertainment & Recreation | 92 | $3,765.51 | 4.2% |
| Secondary Service Area | SPI | Average Amount Spent | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 83 | $27,061.45 | 32.2% |
| Shelter | 82 | $21,761.52 | 25.9% |
| Utilities, Fuel, Public Service | 89 | $5,299.93 | 6.3% |
| Entertainment & Recreation | 86 | $3,229.08 | 4.2% |
| State of Pennsylvania | SPI | Average Amount Spent | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 95 | $30,968.27 | 32.5% |
| Shelter | 94 | $25,045.64 | 26.3% |
| Utilities, Fuel, Public Service | 99 | $5,922.63 | 6.2% |
| Entertainment & Recreation | 97 | $3,983.30 | 4.2% |
SPI: Average Amount Spent: Percent: Spending Potential Index as compared to the National number of 100. The average amount spent per household. Percent of the total 100% of household expenditures.
Spending Potential Index as compared to the National number of 100. The average amount spent per household. Percent of the total 100% of household expenditures.
Note: Shelter along with Utilities, Fuel, Public Service are a portion of the Housing percentage.
3 Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2019 and 2021 Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ESRI forecasts for 2024 and 2029.
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