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Is Moosic, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46616% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,482about $7,207/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$250,90025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,640 a year. That is $28 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 152 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Moosic
$1,466
Franklin
$747
Crafton
$1,309
Oreland
$1,391
Sharon Hill
$1,712
Somerset
$748
Bellefonte
$957

How much do households earn in Moosic?

Under $25k
8.4%
$25k–50k
23.7%
$50k–100k
33.6%
$100k–150k
13.9%
$150k+
16.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Moosic

SizeMoosicU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,718$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,203$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,588$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Moosic

🏛️ Property tax$3,059a year · 1.22% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Moosic

Commute to work14.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moosic?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $275 a month less.

Renting
$1,466
Owning
$1,741

Owning assumes a typical $250,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Moosic, PA?

Renting in Moosic costs a median of about $1,466 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,640 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Moosic cheap or expensive?

Moosic is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $86,482. It ranks 152nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Moosic?

The median homeowner in Moosic pays $3,059 a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.

Is Moosic 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 Moosic?

The median home value in Moosic is $250,900, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,973 people live in Moosic. Numbers are typical (middle) values.