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Is Campbelltown, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,760same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,530about $10,711/month · 48% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$349,5005% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% 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 $70,400 a year. That is $34 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 210 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Campbelltown
$1,760
Penn Wynne
$2,102
Corry
$885
Hellertown
$1,514
Clairton
$1,113
Nazareth
$805
Dickson City
$1,100

How much do households earn in Campbelltown?

Under $25k
7.3%
$25k–50k
7.1%
$50k–100k
40.1%
$100k–150k
28.2%
$150k+
18.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Campbelltown

SizeCampbelltownU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,483$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,248$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Campbelltown

🏛️ Property tax$5,283a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Campbelltown

Commute to work21.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Campbelltown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $665 a month less.

Renting
$1,760
Owning
$2,425

Owning assumes a typical $349,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,950 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Campbelltown, PA?

Renting in Campbelltown costs a median of about $1,760 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,400 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Campbelltown cheap or expensive?

Campbelltown is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $128,530. It ranks 210th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Campbelltown?

The median homeowner in Campbelltown pays $5,283 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Campbelltown 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 Campbelltown?

The median home value in Campbelltown is $349,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,092 people live in Campbelltown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.