Cost of Living in Baldwin, PA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,08838% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,340about $7,278/month · same as U.S. average

🔑 House price$208,40037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,520 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 74 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Baldwin

$1,088

$1,751

$2,291

$815

$1,540

$1,611

$1,300

How much do households earn in Baldwin?

Under $25k

11.8%

$25k–50k

22.8%

$50k–100k

34.1%

$100k–150k

19.9%

$150k+

7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Baldwin

Size	Baldwin	U.S. average
Studio	$845	$1,338
1 bedroom	$1,068	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,186	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,482	$1,698

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

How expensive is Baldwin overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

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 Baldwin, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Baldwin

🏛️ Property tax$3,470a year · 1.67% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Baldwin

Commute to work26.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree33.3%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home77.8%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line9.5%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baldwin?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $358 a month less.

Renting

$1,088

Owning

$1,446

Owning assumes a typical $208,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Baldwin, PA?

Renting in Baldwin costs a median of about $1,088 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,520 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Baldwin cheap or expensive?

Baldwin is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.9% of the typical household income of $87,340. It ranks 74th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Baldwin?

The median homeowner in Baldwin pays $3,470 a year in property taxes, about 1.67% of the median home value.

Is Baldwin 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 Baldwin?

The median home value in Baldwin is $208,400, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

21,057 people live in Baldwin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Baldwin, PA expensive to live in?