salaryRent is lower than in 85% 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 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,000 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 60 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Grove City?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Grove City
| Size | Grove City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $703 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,053 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,088 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,471 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Grove City 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 Grove City, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Grove City
Life in Grove City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grove City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $141 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $171,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grove City, PA?
Renting in Grove City costs a median of about $1,050 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Grove City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,000 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Grove City cheap or expensive?
Grove City is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $61,657. It ranks 60th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Grove City?
The median homeowner in Grove City pays $1,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Grove City 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 Grove City?
The median home value in Grove City is $171,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,830 people live in Grove City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.