salaryRent 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 long, about 31.1 minutes each way. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,600 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 86 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Plum?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Plum
| Size | Plum | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,043 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,317 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,507 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,039 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Plum 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 Plum, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Plum
Life in Plum
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plum?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $439 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $227,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Plum, PA?
Renting in Plum costs a median of about $1,140 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Plum?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,600 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Plum cheap or expensive?
Plum is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.9% of the typical household income of $106,453. It ranks 86th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Plum?
The median homeowner in Plum pays $3,948 a year in property taxes, about 1.73% of the median home value.
Is Plum 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 Plum?
The median home value in Plum is $227,600, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
26,723 people live in Plum. Numbers are typical (middle) values.