salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,720 a year. That is $34 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 215 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Easton?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Easton
| Size | Easton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,266 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,586 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,781 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,725 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Easton 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 Easton, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Easton
Life in Easton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Easton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $431 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $196,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Easton, PA?
Renting in Easton costs a median of about $1,793 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Easton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,720 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Easton cheap or expensive?
Easton is rated OK: rent takes 28.8% of the typical household income of $74,792. It ranks 215th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Easton?
The median homeowner in Easton pays $3,294 a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.
Is Easton 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 Easton?
The median home value in Easton is $196,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
29,739 people live in Easton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.