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Is West York, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07139% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,353about $7,279/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$123,60063% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% 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 $42,840 a year. That is $21 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 69 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West York
$1,071
Duryea
$1,247
Kenmar
$911
Clarks Summit
$1,440
Birdsboro
$1,902
New Freedom
$1,810
Shanor-Northvue
$1,312

How much do households earn in West York?

Under $25k
15.4%
$25k–50k
18.0%
$50k–100k
47.4%
$100k–150k
15.0%
$150k+
2.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West York

SizeWest YorkU.S. average
1 bedroom$714$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,103$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,247$1,698

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

How expensive is West York 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 West York, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West York

🏛️ Property tax$2,860a year · 2.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$107a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West York

Commute to work20.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West York?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $213 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,071
Owning
$858

Owning assumes a typical $123,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West York, PA?

Renting in West York costs a median of about $1,071 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in West York?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West York cheap or expensive?

West York is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.7% of the typical household income of $87,353. It ranks 69th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West York?

The median homeowner in West York pays $2,860 a year in property taxes, about 2.31% of the median home value.

Is West York 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 York?

The median home value in West York is $123,600, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,092 people live in West York. Numbers are typical (middle) values.