salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,840 a year. That is $23 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 104 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gettysburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gettysburg
| Size | Gettysburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $938 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,279 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,272 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,377 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gettysburg overall?
Everyday prices in the Gettysburg metro area are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Gettysburg
Life in Gettysburg
What jobs pay in Gettysburg
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,510 | 11.1% |
| Pharmacist | $131,450 | 11.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $124,520 | 11.8% |
| Lawyer | $101,030 | 14.5% |
| Software Developer | $100,560 | 14.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $92,490 | 15.8% |
| Police Officer | $91,530 | 16.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $88,260 | 16.6% |
| Operations Manager | $87,990 | 16.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,920 | 17.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,450 | 19.4% |
| Accountant | $72,080 | 20.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,310 | 22.8% |
| Plumber | $61,630 | 23.8% |
| Electrician | $60,900 | 24.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,530 | 24.2% |
| Truck Driver | $54,820 | 26.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,370 | 28.0% |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | 30.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,480 | 33.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,110 | 34.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,520 | 34.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,390 | 38.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,350 | 41.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,390 | 46.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,500 | 51.4% |
| Cashier | $28,500 | 51.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gettysburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $455 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $241,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gettysburg, PA?
Renting in Gettysburg costs a median of about $1,221 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Gettysburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,840 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gettysburg cheap or expensive?
Gettysburg is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $58,633. It ranks 104th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gettysburg?
The median homeowner in Gettysburg pays $4,180 a year in property taxes, about 1.73% of the median home value.
Is Gettysburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Gettysburg?
The median home value in Gettysburg is $241,500, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,254 people live in Gettysburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.