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Is Pittston, PA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,50914% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,861about $4,488/month · 38% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$126,80062% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% 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 $60,360 a year. That is $29 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 168 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pittston
$1,509
Lower Allen
$1,292
Glenside
$1,579
New Cumberland
$1,137
Bradford
$790
Lionville
$2,205
Ellwood City
$1,018

How much do households earn in Pittston?

Under $25k
25.3%
$25k–50k
23.8%
$50k–100k
33.0%
$100k–150k
7.4%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pittston

SizePittstonU.S. average
1 bedroom$380$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,089$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,268$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Pittston

🏛️ Property tax$2,469a year · 1.95% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$111a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pittston

Commute to work22.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pittston?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $629 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,509
Owning
$880

Owning assumes a typical $126,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pittston, PA?

Renting in Pittston costs a median of about $1,509 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,360 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pittston cheap or expensive?

Pittston is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.6% of the typical household income of $53,861. It ranks 168th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pittston?

The median homeowner in Pittston pays $2,469 a year in property taxes, about 1.95% of the median home value.

Is Pittston 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 Pittston?

The median home value in Pittston is $126,800, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,626 people live in Pittston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.