salaryRent is higher than in 54% 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 $69,880 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 206 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wilson?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wilson
| Size | Wilson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,224 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,001 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,705 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,456 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wilson 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 Wilson, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wilson
Life in Wilson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wilson?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $285 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $210,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilson, PA?
Renting in Wilson costs a median of about $1,747 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Wilson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,880 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilson cheap or expensive?
Wilson is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $89,410. It ranks 206th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wilson?
The median homeowner in Wilson pays $3,124 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.
Is Wilson 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 Wilson?
The median home value in Wilson is $210,700, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,183 people live in Wilson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.