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Is Taylor, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,19732% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,220about $6,435/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$182,50045% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of 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 $47,880 a year. That is $23 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 100 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Taylor
$1,197
Fort Washington
$2,202
Forest Hills
$1,178
Kennett Square
$1,540
Steelton
$1,422
South Williamsport
$1,326
Newtown Grant
$3,483

How much do households earn in Taylor?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
22.6%
$50k–100k
31.7%
$100k–150k
18.5%
$150k+
12.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Taylor

SizeTaylorU.S. average
1 bedroom$683$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,098$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,347$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,276$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Taylor

🏛️ Property tax$2,089a year · 1.14% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Taylor

Commute to work21.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Taylor?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $69 a month less.

Renting
$1,197
Owning
$1,266

Owning assumes a typical $182,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Taylor, PA?

Renting in Taylor costs a median of about $1,197 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,880 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Taylor cheap or expensive?

Taylor is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $77,220. It ranks 100th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Taylor?

The median homeowner in Taylor pays $2,089 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.

Is Taylor 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 Taylor?

The median home value in Taylor is $182,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,265 people live in Taylor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.