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Is Munhall, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,21231% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,640about $4,720/month · 35% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$132,10060% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 75% 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 $48,480 a year. That is $23 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 103 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Munhall
$1,212
Roslyn
$1,561
Nanticoke
$874
Broomall
$1,827
Darby
$1,281
Northampton
$875
Berwick
$879

How much do households earn in Munhall?

Under $25k
17.5%
$25k–50k
32.7%
$50k–100k
26.1%
$100k–150k
14.2%
$150k+
5.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Munhall

SizeMunhallU.S. average
Studio$666$1,338
2 bedrooms$822$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,214$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,421$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Munhall

🏛️ Property tax$2,339a year · 1.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$117a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Munhall

Commute to work23.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Munhall?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $295 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,212
Owning
$917

Owning assumes a typical $132,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Munhall, PA?

Renting in Munhall costs a median of about $1,212 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,480 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Munhall cheap or expensive?

Munhall is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $56,640. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Munhall?

The median homeowner in Munhall pays $2,339 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.

Is Munhall 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 Munhall?

The median home value in Munhall is $132,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

10,548 people live in Munhall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.