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Is Collingdale, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28927% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,959about $4,663/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$166,60050% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% 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 32.8 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,560 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 118 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Collingdale
$1,289
Beaver Falls
$893
Sanatoga
$1,773
Fairless Hills
$1,507
Millersville
$1,376
Kulpsville
$2,149
Economy
$1,113

How much do households earn in Collingdale?

Under $25k
17.2%
$25k–50k
28.2%
$50k–100k
35.5%
$100k–150k
7.4%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Collingdale

SizeCollingdaleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,106$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,231$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,269$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Collingdale

🏛️ Property tax$3,636a year · 2.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Collingdale

Commute to work32.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Collingdale?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $133 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,289
Owning
$1,156

Owning assumes a typical $166,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Collingdale, PA?

Renting in Collingdale costs a median of about $1,289 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,560 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Collingdale cheap or expensive?

Collingdale is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $55,959. It ranks 118th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Collingdale?

The median homeowner in Collingdale pays $3,636 a year in property taxes, about 2.18% of the median home value.

Is Collingdale 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 Collingdale?

The median home value in Collingdale is $166,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,897 people live in Collingdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.