salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 65.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,280 a year. That is $46 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 253 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in King of Prussia?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in King of Prussia
| Size | King of Prussia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,042 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,228 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,458 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,383 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is King of Prussia 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 King of Prussia, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in King of Prussia
Life in King of Prussia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in King of Prussia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $645 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $436,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in King of Prussia, PA?
Renting in King of Prussia costs a median of about $2,382 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in King of Prussia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,280 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is King of Prussia cheap or expensive?
King of Prussia is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $127,168. It ranks 253rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in King of Prussia?
The median homeowner in King of Prussia pays $3,951 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is King of Prussia 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 King of Prussia?
The median home value in King of Prussia is $436,200, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
25,857 people live in King of Prussia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.