salaryRent is lower than in 62% 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 19.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,880 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 143 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Steelton?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Steelton
| Size | Steelton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $914 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $981 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,173 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,492 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,881 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Steelton 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 Steelton, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Steelton
Life in Steelton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Steelton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $487 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $134,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Steelton, PA?
Renting in Steelton costs a median of about $1,422 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Steelton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,880 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Steelton cheap or expensive?
Steelton is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $62,762. It ranks 143rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Steelton?
The median homeowner in Steelton pays $2,502 a year in property taxes, about 1.86% of the median home value.
Is Steelton 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 Steelton?
The median home value in Steelton is $134,800, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,296 people live in Steelton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.