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Is Sierra View, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37921% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,934about $7,578/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$252,60024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% 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 36.1 minutes each way. Most homes (91%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,160 a year. That is $27 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 138 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sierra View
$1,379
Paoli
$2,803
Prospect Park
$1,305
Blue Bell
$3,500+
Steelton
$1,422
Forest Hills
$1,178
Fort Washington
$2,202

How much do households earn in Sierra View?

Under $25k
10.3%
$25k–50k
11.8%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
27.1%
$150k+
11.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Sierra View 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 Sierra View, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sierra View

🏛️ Property tax$3,898a year · 1.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$240a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sierra View

Commute to work36.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sierra View?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $374 a month less.

Renting
$1,379
Owning
$1,753

Owning assumes a typical $252,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sierra View, PA?

Renting in Sierra View costs a median of about $1,379 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Sierra View?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,160 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sierra View cheap or expensive?

Sierra View is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $90,934. It ranks 138th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sierra View?

The median homeowner in Sierra View pays $3,898 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.

Is Sierra View 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 Sierra View?

The median home value in Sierra View is $252,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

6,365 people live in Sierra View. Numbers are typical (middle) values.