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Is New Cumberland, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13735% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,603about $7,384/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$244,50027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% 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 18.1 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,480 a year. That is $22 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 83 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

New Cumberland
$1,137
Pittston
$1,509
Ellwood City
$1,018
Lower Allen
$1,292
Plymouth Meeting
$1,972
Glenside
$1,579
Bradford
$790

How much do households earn in New Cumberland?

Under $25k
11.9%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
34.5%
$100k–150k
13.0%
$150k+
14.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in New Cumberland

SizeNew CumberlandU.S. average
1 bedroom$852$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,296$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,715$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,249$2,098

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

How expensive is New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in New Cumberland

🏛️ Property tax$2,522a year · 1.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$115a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in New Cumberland

Commute to work18.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Cumberland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $559 a month less.

Renting
$1,137
Owning
$1,696

Owning assumes a typical $244,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Cumberland, PA?

Renting in New Cumberland costs a median of about $1,137 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in New Cumberland?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,480 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is New Cumberland cheap or expensive?

New Cumberland is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $88,603. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in New Cumberland?

The median homeowner in New Cumberland pays $2,522 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.

Is New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland?

The median home value in New Cumberland is $244,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,580 people live in New Cumberland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.