salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,200 a year. That is $15 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 12 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Nazareth?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Nazareth
| Size | Nazareth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,249 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,399 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Nazareth 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 Nazareth, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Nazareth
Life in Nazareth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Nazareth?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $862 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $240,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nazareth, PA?
Renting in Nazareth costs a median of about $805 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Nazareth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,200 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Nazareth cheap or expensive?
Nazareth is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.8% of the typical household income of $61,318. It ranks 12th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Nazareth?
The median homeowner in Nazareth pays $3,418 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Nazareth 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 Nazareth?
The median home value in Nazareth is $240,300, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,043 people live in Nazareth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.