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Is Progress, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51314% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,763about $6,564/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$202,50039% 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 $60,520 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 169 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Progress
$1,513
Waynesboro
$1,324
Lansdowne
$1,439
Wyomissing
$2,366
Shiloh
$1,882
Darby
$1,281
Broomall
$1,827

How much do households earn in Progress?

Under $25k
10.1%
$25k–50k
24.0%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
8.3%
$150k+
10.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Progress

SizeProgressU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,183$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,450$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,866$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Progress

🏛️ Property tax$3,258a year · 1.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$137a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Progress

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Progress?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $108 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,513
Owning
$1,405

Owning assumes a typical $202,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Progress, PA?

Renting in Progress costs a median of about $1,513 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,520 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Progress cheap or expensive?

Progress is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $78,763. It ranks 169th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Progress?

The median homeowner in Progress pays $3,258 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.

Is Progress 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 Progress?

The median home value in Progress is $202,500, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

11,017 people live in Progress. Numbers are typical (middle) values.