salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,560 a year. That is $28 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 146 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lansdowne?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lansdowne
| Size | Lansdowne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,548 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,378 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lansdowne
Life in Lansdowne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lansdowne?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $22 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $210,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lansdowne, PA?
Renting in Lansdowne costs a median of about $1,439 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Lansdowne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,560 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansdowne cheap or expensive?
Lansdowne is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $78,981. It ranks 146th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lansdowne?
The median homeowner in Lansdowne pays $5,336 a year in property taxes, about 2.53% of the median home value.
Is Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne?
The median home value in Lansdowne is $210,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,122 people live in Lansdowne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.