salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,120 a year. That is $28 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 150 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Mifflin?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Mifflin
| Size | West Mifflin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $573 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $584 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,002 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,187 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Mifflin 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 West Mifflin, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Mifflin
Life in West Mifflin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Mifflin?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $401 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $151,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Mifflin, PA?
Renting in West Mifflin costs a median of about $1,453 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in West Mifflin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,120 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Mifflin cheap or expensive?
West Mifflin is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $82,573. It ranks 150th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Mifflin?
The median homeowner in West Mifflin pays $2,905 a year in property taxes, about 1.92% of the median home value.
Is West Mifflin 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 West Mifflin?
The median home value in West Mifflin is $151,600, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
19,190 people live in West Mifflin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.