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Is Murrysville, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,751same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$131,386about $10,949/month · 51% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$342,1003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.7% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,040 a year. That is $34 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 207 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Murrysville
$1,751
West Chester
$2,291
Baldwin
$1,088
New Castle
$815
Carlisle
$1,540
Allison Park
$1,611
Phoenixville
$2,093

How much do households earn in Murrysville?

Under $25k
4.9%
$25k–50k
15.5%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
22.3%
$150k+
26.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Murrysville

SizeMurrysvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,677$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,750$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Murrysville

🏛️ Property tax$4,931a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Murrysville

Commute to work29.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree56.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Murrysville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $623 a month less.

Renting
$1,751
Owning
$2,374

Owning assumes a typical $342,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Murrysville, PA?

Renting in Murrysville costs a median of about $1,751 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,040 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Murrysville cheap or expensive?

Murrysville is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $131,386. It ranks 207th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Murrysville?

The median homeowner in Murrysville pays $4,931 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is Murrysville 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 Murrysville?

The median home value in Murrysville is $342,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

20,817 people live in Murrysville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.