Rent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 57.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,640 a year. That is $46 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 252 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wyomissing?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wyomissing
| Size | Wyomissing | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,560 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,998 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,216 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wyomissing
Life in Wyomissing
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wyomissing?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $8 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $339,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wyomissing, PA?
Renting in Wyomissing costs a median of about $2,366 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Wyomissing?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,640 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wyomissing cheap or expensive?
Wyomissing is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $100,519. It ranks 252nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wyomissing?
The median homeowner in Wyomissing pays $5,672 a year in property taxes, about 1.67% of the median home value.
Is Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing?
The median home value in Wyomissing is $339,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
11,172 people live in Wyomissing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.