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Is Schlusser, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07639% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$99,474about $8,290/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$241,00028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,040 a year. That is $21 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 71 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Schlusser
$1,076
Pennside
$1,327
Coraopolis
$995
Olyphant
$1,063
Tyrone
$874
Sayre
$1,059
Edinboro
$1,195

How much do households earn in Schlusser?

Under $25k
7.7%
$25k–50k
14.8%
$50k–100k
41.7%
$100k–150k
20.1%
$150k+
13.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Schlusser

SizeSchlusserU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,054$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,337$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Schlusser

🏛️ Property tax$3,426a year · 1.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Schlusser

Commute to work22.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Schlusser?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $596 a month less.

Renting
$1,076
Owning
$1,672

Owning assumes a typical $241,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Schlusser, PA?

Renting in Schlusser costs a median of about $1,076 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,040 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Schlusser cheap or expensive?

Schlusser is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.0% of the typical household income of $99,474. It ranks 71st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Schlusser?

The median homeowner in Schlusser pays $3,426 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.

Is Schlusser 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 Schlusser?

The median home value in Schlusser is $241,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,402 people live in Schlusser. Numbers are typical (middle) values.