ALICE Household Survival Budget in Chester County

Traditional economic measures don't fully account for essential expenses. United For ALICE offers county-specific budgets for different household types in Pennsylvania to more accurately assess living costs. These budgets establish the minimum expenses required to sustain a household in today's economy and determine if households are above or below the ALICE Threshold for each county.

According to 2021 data provided by United for ALICE, housing alone (rent and utilities) in Chester County:

• Makes up approximately 38% of a $2,969 monthly survival budget for a single adult household. 

• Makes up approximately 25% monthly of a $6,559 survival budget for a household with two adults and two children. 

• Makes up approximately 27% of a $4,977 monthly survival budget for a household with two seniors. 

By recognizing the true cost of living and supporting initiatives that provide affordable housing and financial stability, we can work towards the goal of ending homelessness in Chester County. 

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