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Is McKeesport, PA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04341% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$36,905about $3,075/month · 58% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$72,70078% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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 $41,720 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 59 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

McKeesport
$1,043
Colonial Park
$1,618
Fullerton
$1,479
Johnstown
$852
Hanover
$1,305
Hermitage
$958
Horsham
$1,596

How much do households earn in McKeesport?

Under $25k
30.1%
$25k–50k
28.2%
$50k–100k
21.0%
$100k–150k
5.7%
$150k+
2.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in McKeesport

SizeMcKeesportU.S. average
Studio$618$1,338
1 bedroom$837$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,016$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,153$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,085$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in McKeesport

🏛️ Property tax$1,044a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in McKeesport

Commute to work26.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line32%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McKeesport?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $539 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,043
Owning
$504

Owning assumes a typical $72,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $7,270 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in McKeesport, PA?

Renting in McKeesport costs a median of about $1,043 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,720 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is McKeesport cheap or expensive?

McKeesport is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.9% of the typical household income of $36,905. It ranks 59th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in McKeesport?

The median homeowner in McKeesport pays $1,044 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is McKeesport 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 McKeesport?

The median home value in McKeesport is $72,700, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

17,380 people live in McKeesport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.