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.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,200 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 62 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lebanon?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lebanon
| Size | Lebanon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $794 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $847 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,149 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,348 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,810 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lebanon overall?
Everyday prices in the Lebanon metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Lebanon
Life in Lebanon
What jobs pay in Lebanon
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $144,750 | 8.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $137,770 | 9.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,790 | 9.8% |
| Software Developer | $107,810 | 11.7% |
| Lawyer | $102,460 | 12.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $96,270 | 13.2% |
| Operations Manager | $93,290 | 13.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $82,660 | 15.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $80,550 | 15.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,270 | 15.8% |
| Police Officer | $79,430 | 15.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | 16.6% |
| Accountant | $74,190 | 17.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,430 | 19.3% |
| Plumber | $62,660 | 20.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,370 | 20.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,770 | 20.5% |
| Electrician | $60,710 | 20.9% |
| Firefighter | $60,320 | 21.0% |
| Truck Driver | $57,250 | 22.1% |
| Carpenter | $55,760 | 22.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,340 | 27.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,490 | 29.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,240 | 30.7% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,750 | 32.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,250 | 34.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,960 | 38.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,300 | 41.8% |
| Cashier | $29,050 | 43.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lebanon?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $31 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $156,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lebanon, PA?
Renting in Lebanon costs a median of about $1,055 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Lebanon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,200 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lebanon cheap or expensive?
Lebanon is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $52,260. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lebanon?
The median homeowner in Lebanon pays $2,365 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.
Is Lebanon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lebanon?
The median home value in Lebanon is $156,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
26,536 people live in Lebanon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.