salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,280 a year. That is $31 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 195 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Carnot-Moon?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Carnot-Moon
| Size | Carnot-Moon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,234 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,383 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,934 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Carnot-Moon 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 Carnot-Moon, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Carnot-Moon
Life in Carnot-Moon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carnot-Moon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $201 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $264,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Carnot-Moon, PA?
Renting in Carnot-Moon costs a median of about $1,632 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Carnot-Moon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Carnot-Moon cheap or expensive?
Carnot-Moon is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $108,620. It ranks 195th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Carnot-Moon?
The median homeowner in Carnot-Moon pays $4,404 a year in property taxes, about 1.67% of the median home value.
Is Carnot-Moon 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 Carnot-Moon?
The median home value in Carnot-Moon is $264,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
13,534 people live in Carnot-Moon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.