salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,760 a year. That is $16 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 15 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Carmel?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Carmel
| Size | Mount Carmel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $680 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $847 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,004 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $811 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Carmel overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mount Carmel, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mount Carmel
Life in Mount Carmel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Carmel?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $251 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $81,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Carmel, PA?
Renting in Mount Carmel costs a median of about $819 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Carmel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,760 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Carmel cheap or expensive?
Mount Carmel is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $57,183. It ranks 15th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Carmel?
The median homeowner in Mount Carmel pays $885 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel?
The median home value in Mount Carmel is $81,800, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,677 people live in Mount Carmel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.