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Is Canonsburg, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37921% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,446about $7,121/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$213,20036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% 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 $55,160 a year. That is $27 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 137 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Canonsburg
$1,379
Croydon
$1,448
Willow Street
$3,547
Middletown
$1,344
Mechanicsburg
$1,833
Lititz
$1,505
Sunbury
$886

How much do households earn in Canonsburg?

Under $25k
14.6%
$25k–50k
21.6%
$50k–100k
35.3%
$100k–150k
19.5%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Canonsburg

SizeCanonsburgU.S. average
Studio$904$1,338
1 bedroom$863$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,231$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,290$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,889$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Canonsburg

🏛️ Property tax$2,460a year · 1.15% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$113a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Canonsburg

Commute to work24.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Canonsburg?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $100 a month less.

Renting
$1,379
Owning
$1,479

Owning assumes a typical $213,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Canonsburg, PA?

Renting in Canonsburg costs a median of about $1,379 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,160 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Canonsburg cheap or expensive?

Canonsburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $85,446. It ranks 137th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Canonsburg?

The median homeowner in Canonsburg pays $2,460 a year in property taxes, about 1.15% of the median home value.

Is Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg?

The median home value in Canonsburg is $213,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,675 people live in Canonsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.