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Is Monroeville, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,34124% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,437about $7,120/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$209,80037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% 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 $53,640 a year. That is $26 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 133 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Monroeville
$1,341
Williamsport
$1,023
Easton
$1,793
Plum
$1,140
Hazleton
$1,547
Lebanon
$1,055
Drexel Hill
$1,602

How much do households earn in Monroeville?

Under $25k
13.6%
$25k–50k
20.3%
$50k–100k
36.1%
$100k–150k
18.9%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Monroeville

SizeMonroevilleU.S. average
Studio$1,624$1,338
1 bedroom$1,198$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,314$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,701$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,529$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Monroeville

🏛️ Property tax$3,185a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Monroeville

Commute to work25.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Monroeville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $115 a month less.

Renting
$1,341
Owning
$1,456

Owning assumes a typical $209,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Monroeville, PA?

Renting in Monroeville costs a median of about $1,341 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,640 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Monroeville cheap or expensive?

Monroeville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $85,437. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Monroeville?

The median homeowner in Monroeville pays $3,185 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Monroeville 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 Monroeville?

The median home value in Monroeville is $209,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

28,295 people live in Monroeville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.