salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,760 a year. That is $24 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 108 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in York?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in York
| Size | York | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $804 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $911 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,202 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,303 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,496 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is York overall?
Everyday prices in the York-Hanover metro area are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in York
Life in York
What jobs pay in York
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,420 | 10.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,700 | 11.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,530 | 11.8% |
| Lawyer | $126,350 | 11.8% |
| Software Developer | $114,600 | 13.0% |
| Operations Manager | $99,640 | 15.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,600 | 15.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $96,210 | 15.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $95,040 | 15.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,380 | 18.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | 18.7% |
| Police Officer | $79,550 | 18.8% |
| Accountant | $75,160 | 19.9% |
| Plumber | $70,100 | 21.3% |
| Firefighter | $67,570 | 22.1% |
| Electrician | $65,370 | 22.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,020 | 23.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,460 | 23.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,970 | 24.1% |
| Carpenter | $61,160 | 24.4% |
| Truck Driver | $58,590 | 25.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,530 | 33.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | 34.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,380 | 34.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,420 | 35.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,310 | 41.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $33,750 | 44.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,480 | 49.0% |
| Cashier | $29,360 | 50.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in York?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $413 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $119,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in York, PA?
Renting in York costs a median of about $1,244 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in York?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,760 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is York cheap or expensive?
York is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $52,221. It ranks 108th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in York?
The median homeowner in York pays $2,938 a year in property taxes, about 2.45% of the median home value.
Is York more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in York?
The median home value in York is $119,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
44,938 people live in York. Numbers are typical (middle) values.