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Is Souderton, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,43118% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,880about $8,407/month · 16% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$320,9004% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,240 a year. That is $28 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 145 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Souderton
$1,431
Elkins Park
$1,911
Wescosville
$1,768
Glenolden
$1,309
Ridley Park
$1,712
Chestnut Hill
$2,070
Blandon
$1,473

How much do households earn in Souderton?

Under $25k
11.3%
$25k–50k
15.4%
$50k–100k
35.9%
$100k–150k
21.4%
$150k+
14.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Souderton

SizeSoudertonU.S. average
Studio$1,368$1,338
1 bedroom$1,188$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,453$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,959$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,092$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Souderton

🏛️ Property tax$4,716a year · 1.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$146a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Souderton

Commute to work29.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Souderton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $796 a month less.

Renting
$1,431
Owning
$2,227

Owning assumes a typical $320,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Souderton, PA?

Renting in Souderton costs a median of about $1,431 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,240 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Souderton cheap or expensive?

Souderton is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $100,880. It ranks 145th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Souderton?

The median homeowner in Souderton pays $4,716 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.

Is Souderton 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 Souderton?

The median home value in Souderton is $320,900, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,181 people live in Souderton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.