salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,400 a year. That is $20 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 58 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in DuBois?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in DuBois
| Size | DuBois | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $359 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $753 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,046 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,077 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is DuBois 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 DuBois, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in DuBois
Life in DuBois
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in DuBois?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $177 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $123,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in DuBois, PA?
Renting in DuBois costs a median of about $1,035 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in DuBois?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,400 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is DuBois cheap or expensive?
DuBois is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $67,619. It ranks 58th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in DuBois?
The median homeowner in DuBois pays $1,402 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.
Is DuBois 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 DuBois?
The median home value in DuBois is $123,600, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,402 people live in DuBois. Numbers are typical (middle) values.