salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way. Most homes (83.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,440 a year. That is $30 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 179 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roslyn?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roslyn
| Size | Roslyn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $947 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,142 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,853 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roslyn 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 Roslyn, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roslyn
Life in Roslyn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roslyn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $720 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $328,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roslyn, PA?
Renting in Roslyn costs a median of about $1,561 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Roslyn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,440 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roslyn cheap or expensive?
Roslyn is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $107,114. It ranks 179th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roslyn?
The median homeowner in Roslyn pays $4,731 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.
Is Roslyn 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 Roslyn?
The median home value in Roslyn is $328,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,639 people live in Roslyn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.