salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,040 a year. That is $30 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 180 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Camp Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Camp Hill
| Size | Camp Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,352 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,379 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,912 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Camp Hill overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Camp Hill, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Camp Hill
Life in Camp Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Camp Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $619 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $316,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Camp Hill, PA?
Renting in Camp Hill costs a median of about $1,576 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Camp Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,040 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Camp Hill cheap or expensive?
Camp Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $124,848. It ranks 180th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Camp Hill?
The median homeowner in Camp Hill pays $4,571 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Camp Hill 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 Camp Hill?
The median home value in Camp Hill is $316,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,169 people live in Camp Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.