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Is Archbald, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06639% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,583about $6,465/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$217,00035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,640 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 68 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Archbald
$1,066
DuBois
$1,035
Leola
$1,610
Blandon
$1,473
White Oak
$1,103
Plymouth Meeting
$1,972
Ellwood City
$1,018

How much do households earn in Archbald?

Under $25k
11.7%
$25k–50k
26.8%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
17.3%
$150k+
9.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Archbald

SizeArchbaldU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,060$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,181$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Archbald overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Archbald, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Archbald

🏛️ Property tax$2,976a year · 1.37% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Archbald

Commute to work22.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Archbald?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $440 a month less.

Renting
$1,066
Owning
$1,506

Owning assumes a typical $217,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,700 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Archbald, PA?

Renting in Archbald costs a median of about $1,066 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Archbald?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,640 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Archbald cheap or expensive?

Archbald is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $77,583. It ranks 68th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Archbald?

The median homeowner in Archbald pays $2,976 a year in property taxes, about 1.37% of the median home value.

Is Archbald more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Archbald?

The median home value in Archbald is $217,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,404 people live in Archbald. Numbers are typical (middle) values.