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Is South Williamsport, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,653about $5,804/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$180,80046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,040 a year. That is $26 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 131 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Williamsport
$1,326
Newtown Grant
$3,483
Kennett Square
$1,540
Gilbertsville
$1,398
Taylor
$1,197
Fort Washington
$2,202
Forest Hills
$1,178

How much do households earn in South Williamsport?

Under $25k
13.9%
$25k–50k
29.5%
$50k–100k
36.5%
$100k–150k
11.8%
$150k+
7.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Williamsport

SizeSouth WilliamsportU.S. average
1 bedroom$936$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,183$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,419$1,698

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

How expensive is South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Williamsport

🏛️ Property tax$2,486a year · 1.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Williamsport

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Williamsport?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $71 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,326
Owning
$1,255

Owning assumes a typical $180,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,080 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Williamsport, PA?

Renting in South Williamsport costs a median of about $1,326 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in South Williamsport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Williamsport cheap or expensive?

South Williamsport is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $69,653. It ranks 131st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Williamsport?

The median homeowner in South Williamsport pays $2,486 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.

Is South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport?

The median home value in South Williamsport is $180,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,211 people live in South Williamsport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.