salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,280 a year. That is $20 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 56 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasant Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasant Hills
| Size | Pleasant Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,763 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,375 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasant Hills
Life in Pleasant Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasant Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $667 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $244,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasant Hills, PA?
Renting in Pleasant Hills costs a median of about $1,032 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasant Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,280 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Hills cheap or expensive?
Pleasant Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.2% of the typical household income of $110,187. It ranks 56th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasant Hills?
The median homeowner in Pleasant Hills pays $4,287 a year in property taxes, about 1.75% of the median home value.
Is Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills?
The median home value in Pleasant Hills is $244,800, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,399 people live in Pleasant Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.