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Is Lansdale, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,50014% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$95,155about $7,930/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$343,8003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,000 a year. That is $29 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 162 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lansdale
$1,500
West Mifflin
$1,453
Phoenixville
$2,093
Johnstown
$852
Colonial Park
$1,618
West Chester
$2,291
McKeesport
$1,043

How much do households earn in Lansdale?

Under $25k
7.2%
$25k–50k
23.1%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
23.1%
$150k+
9.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lansdale

SizeLansdaleU.S. average
Studio$1,498$1,338
1 bedroom$1,354$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,632$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,169$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,191$2,098

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

How expensive is Lansdale overall?

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

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
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 Lansdale, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lansdale

🏛️ Property tax$4,015a year · 1.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lansdale

Commute to work25.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lansdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $885 a month less.

Renting
$1,500
Owning
$2,385

Owning assumes a typical $343,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lansdale, PA?

Renting in Lansdale costs a median of about $1,500 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,000 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lansdale cheap or expensive?

Lansdale is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $95,155. It ranks 162nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lansdale?

The median homeowner in Lansdale pays $4,015 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.

Is Lansdale 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 Lansdale?

The median home value in Lansdale is $343,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

19,011 people live in Lansdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.