salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 59.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,880 a year. That is $38 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 232 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Plymouth Meeting?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Plymouth Meeting
| Size | Plymouth Meeting | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,931 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,925 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,454 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,207 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Plymouth Meeting
Life in Plymouth Meeting
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plymouth Meeting?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,584 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $512,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Plymouth Meeting, PA?
Renting in Plymouth Meeting costs a median of about $1,972 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Plymouth Meeting?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,880 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Plymouth Meeting cheap or expensive?
Plymouth Meeting is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $121,322. It ranks 232nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Plymouth Meeting?
The median homeowner in Plymouth Meeting pays $4,570 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting?
The median home value in Plymouth Meeting is $512,500, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,502 people live in Plymouth Meeting. Numbers are typical (middle) values.