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Is Leola, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6108% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,310about $8,193/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$339,2002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,400 a year. That is $31 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 188 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Leola
$1,610
White Oak
$1,103
Archbald
$1,066
DuBois
$1,035
Plymouth Meeting
$1,972
Ellwood City
$1,018
Blandon
$1,473

How much do households earn in Leola?

Under $25k
7.6%
$25k–50k
24.0%
$50k–100k
33.3%
$100k–150k
23.6%
$150k+
11.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Leola

SizeLeolaU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,536$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,523$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,688$1,698

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

How expensive is Leola 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 Leola, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Leola

🏛️ Property tax$3,919a year · 1.16% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$158a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Leola

Commute to work21.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leola?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $744 a month less.

Renting
$1,610
Owning
$2,354

Owning assumes a typical $339,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Leola, PA?

Renting in Leola costs a median of about $1,610 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,400 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Leola cheap or expensive?

Leola is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $98,310. It ranks 188th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Leola?

The median homeowner in Leola pays $3,919 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.

Is Leola 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 Leola?

The median home value in Leola is $339,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

7,448 people live in Leola. Numbers are typical (middle) values.