Cost of Living in Exeter, PA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,08238% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$62,164about $5,180/month · 29% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$146,80056% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,280 a year. That is $21 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 73 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Exeter

$1,082

$1,288

$691

$707

$826

$1,530

$1,169

How much do households earn in Exeter?

Under $25k

14.6%

$25k–50k

30.6%

$50k–100k

31.8%

$100k–150k

10.3%

$150k+

7.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Exeter

Size	Exeter	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$820	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$950	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,270	$1,698

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

How expensive is Exeter overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

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 Exeter, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Exeter

🏛️ Property tax$2,906a year · 1.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Exeter

Commute to work23.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree26.4%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home77.1%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Exeter?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $63 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,082

Owning

$1,019

Owning assumes a typical $146,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Exeter, PA?

Renting in Exeter costs a median of about $1,082 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,280 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Exeter cheap or expensive?

Exeter is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $62,164. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Exeter?

The median homeowner in Exeter pays $2,906 a year in property taxes, about 1.98% of the median home value.

Is Exeter 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 Exeter?

The median home value in Exeter is $146,800, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,541 people live in Exeter. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Exeter, PA expensive to live in?