salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most households rent (70%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,360 a year. That is $22 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 90 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wilkinsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wilkinsburg
| Size | Wilkinsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $936 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,665 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wilkinsburg
Life in Wilkinsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wilkinsburg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $80 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $155,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilkinsburg, PA?
Renting in Wilkinsburg costs a median of about $1,159 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Wilkinsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,360 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilkinsburg cheap or expensive?
Wilkinsburg is rated OK: rent takes 27.8% of the typical household income of $50,060. It ranks 90th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wilkinsburg?
The median homeowner in Wilkinsburg pays $2,832 a year in property taxes, about 1.82% of the median home value.
Is Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg?
The median home value in Wilkinsburg is $155,500, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,027 people live in Wilkinsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.