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Is Wescosville, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7681% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$150,802about $12,567/month · 73% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$452,40036% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (88.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,720 a year. That is $34 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 211 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wescosville
$1,768
Souderton
$1,431
Chestnut Hill
$2,070
Elkins Park
$1,911
Glenolden
$1,309
Ridley Park
$1,712
Richboro
$2,234

How much do households earn in Wescosville?

Under $25k
6.8%
$25k–50k
10.7%
$50k–100k
25.9%
$100k–150k
20.3%
$150k+
37.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 58.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Wescosville

SizeWescosvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,669$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,004$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Wescosville

🏛️ Property tax$6,033a year · 1.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$227a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wescosville

Commute to work23.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wescosville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,371 a month less.

Renting
$1,768
Owning
$3,139

Owning assumes a typical $452,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wescosville, PA?

Renting in Wescosville costs a median of about $1,768 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,720 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wescosville cheap or expensive?

Wescosville is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $150,802. It ranks 211th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wescosville?

The median homeowner in Wescosville pays $6,033 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.

Is Wescosville 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 Wescosville?

The median home value in Wescosville is $452,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,148 people live in Wescosville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.