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Is Broomall, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8274% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$113,917about $9,493/month · 31% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$483,00045% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (78.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,080 a year. That is $35 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 221 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Broomall
$1,827
Darby
$1,281
Nanticoke
$874
Roslyn
$1,561
Munhall
$1,212
Northampton
$875
Progress
$1,513

How much do households earn in Broomall?

Under $25k
5.9%
$25k–50k
13.9%
$50k–100k
35.2%
$100k–150k
20.6%
$150k+
21.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Broomall

SizeBroomallU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,813$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,922$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,126$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Broomall

🏛️ Property tax$5,683a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$187a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Broomall

Commute to work26.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Broomall?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,524 a month less.

Renting
$1,827
Owning
$3,351

Owning assumes a typical $483,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Broomall, PA?

Renting in Broomall costs a median of about $1,827 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,080 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Broomall cheap or expensive?

Broomall is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $113,917. It ranks 221st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Broomall?

The median homeowner in Broomall pays $5,683 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Broomall 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 Broomall?

The median home value in Broomall is $483,000, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

10,679 people live in Broomall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.