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Is Clifton Heights, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57810% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,499about $6,375/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$192,90042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% 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 32.2 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,120 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 181 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clifton Heights
$1,578
Ambler
$1,628
Arlington Heights
$1,505
Connellsville
$757
Shamokin
$909
Homeacre-Lyndora
$1,024
Monessen
$1,057

How much do households earn in Clifton Heights?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
19.1%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
2.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clifton Heights

SizeClifton HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,216$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,826$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,732$1,698

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

How expensive is Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clifton Heights

🏛️ Property tax$4,469a year · 2.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$165a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clifton Heights

Commute to work32.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment17.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clifton Heights?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $240 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,578
Owning
$1,338

Owning assumes a typical $192,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clifton Heights, PA?

Renting in Clifton Heights costs a median of about $1,578 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Clifton Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,120 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clifton Heights cheap or expensive?

Clifton Heights is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $76,499. It ranks 181st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clifton Heights?

The median homeowner in Clifton Heights pays $4,469 a year in property taxes, about 2.32% of the median home value.

Is Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights?

The median home value in Clifton Heights is $192,900, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,832 people live in Clifton Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.