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

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00743% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$47,720about $3,977/month · 45% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$108,10068% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,280 a year. That is $19 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 50 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Butler

$1,007

$1,662

$970

$1,073

$2,199

$1,395

$1,193

How much do households earn in Butler?

Under $25k

26.7%

$25k–50k

30.1%

$50k–100k

24.6%

$100k–150k

7.1%

$150k+

5.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Butler

Size	Butler	U.S. average
Studio	$638	$1,338
1 bedroom	$696	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$940	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,146	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$1,360	$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Butler

🏛️ Property tax$1,639a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$100a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Butler

Commute to work22.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree23%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home46.1%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line21.4%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Butler?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $257 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,007

Owning

$750

Owning assumes a typical $108,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Butler, PA?

Renting in Butler costs a median of about $1,007 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,280 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Butler cheap or expensive?

Butler is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $47,720. It ranks 50th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Butler?

The median homeowner in Butler pays $1,639 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Butler 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 Butler?

The median home value in Butler is $108,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

13,212 people live in Butler. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Butler, PA expensive to live in?