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Is Chesterbrook, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,12678% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$134,052about $11,171/month · 54% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$453,40036% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 74.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $125,040 a year. That is $60 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 263 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chesterbrook
$3,126
Oxford
$2,075
Media
$1,818
Clearfield
$905
Bryn Mawr
$3,500+
Merion Station
$2,715
McKees Rocks
$1,793

How much do households earn in Chesterbrook?

Under $25k
2.9%
$25k–50k
14.9%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
30.1%
$150k+
20.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 50.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Chesterbrook

SizeChesterbrookU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,421$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,550$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Chesterbrook

🏛️ Property tax$4,831a year · 1.07% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chesterbrook

Commute to work27.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree74.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chesterbrook?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $20 of each other each month.

Renting
$3,126
Owning
$3,146

Owning assumes a typical $453,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chesterbrook, PA?

Renting in Chesterbrook costs a median of about $3,126 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $125,040 a year, or $60 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chesterbrook cheap or expensive?

Chesterbrook is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $134,052. It ranks 263rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chesterbrook?

The median homeowner in Chesterbrook pays $4,831 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.

Is Chesterbrook 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 Chesterbrook?

The median home value in Chesterbrook is $453,400, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,839 people live in Chesterbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.