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Is Audubon, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,90766% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$119,966about $9,997/month · 38% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$460,90039% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $116,280 a year. That is $56 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 261 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Audubon
$2,907
Warren
$913
Perkasie
$2,244
Conshohocken
$2,595
East Stroudsburg
$1,752
Quakertown
$1,982
Glenshaw
$1,111

How much do households earn in Audubon?

Under $25k
11.1%
$25k–50k
14.5%
$50k–100k
31.0%
$100k–150k
17.9%
$150k+
24.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Audubon

SizeAudubonU.S. average
1 bedroom$2,025$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,095$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,138$1,698

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

How expensive is Audubon 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 Audubon, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Audubon

🏛️ Property tax$6,390a year · 1.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$171a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Audubon

Commute to work28 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree57.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Audubon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $291 a month less.

Renting
$2,907
Owning
$3,198

Owning assumes a typical $460,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Audubon, PA?

Renting in Audubon costs a median of about $2,907 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $116,280 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Audubon cheap or expensive?

Audubon is rated OK: rent takes 29.1% of the typical household income of $119,966. It ranks 261st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Audubon?

The median homeowner in Audubon pays $6,390 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.

Is Audubon 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 Audubon?

The median home value in Audubon is $460,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

9,229 people live in Audubon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.