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Is Monessen, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,05740% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,041about $4,753/month · 34% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$95,90071% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% 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 $42,280 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 63 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Monessen
$1,057
Homeacre-Lyndora
$1,024
Exton
$2,576
Folcroft
$2,046
Clifton Heights
$1,578
Ambler
$1,628
Arlington Heights
$1,505

How much do households earn in Monessen?

Under $25k
19.8%
$25k–50k
23.0%
$50k–100k
30.6%
$100k–150k
11.8%
$150k+
4.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Monessen

SizeMonessenU.S. average
Studio$633$1,338
1 bedroom$527$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,039$1,509
3 bedrooms$931$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Monessen

🏛️ Property tax$1,876a year · 1.96% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Monessen

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Monessen?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $392 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,057
Owning
$665

Owning assumes a typical $95,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,590 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Monessen, PA?

Renting in Monessen costs a median of about $1,057 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,280 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Monessen cheap or expensive?

Monessen is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $57,041. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Monessen?

The median homeowner in Monessen pays $1,876 a year in property taxes, about 1.96% of the median home value.

Is Monessen 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 Monessen?

The median home value in Monessen is $95,900, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,780 people live in Monessen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.