salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,440 a year. That is $17 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 29 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sunbury?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sunbury
| Size | Sunbury | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $651 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $602 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $762 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,095 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sunbury 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 Sunbury, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sunbury
Life in Sunbury
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sunbury?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $142 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $107,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sunbury, PA?
Renting in Sunbury costs a median of about $886 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Sunbury?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,440 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sunbury cheap or expensive?
Sunbury is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $55,034. It ranks 29th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sunbury?
The median homeowner in Sunbury pays $1,444 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.
Is Sunbury 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 Sunbury?
The median home value in Sunbury is $107,200, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,617 people live in Sunbury. Numbers are typical (middle) values.