Cost of Living in Lebanon, PA
Lebanon, PA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Lebanon, PA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Lebanon, PA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.2 | −6.8% |
| Housing | 66.0 | −34.0% |
| Goods | 100.7 | +0.7% |
| Utilities | 108.4 | +8.4% |
| Other services | 97.7 | −2.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Lebanon, PA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,035 | $41,400/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,112 | $44,480/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,411 | $56,440/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,797 | $71,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,959 | $78,360/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Lebanon, PA
- Federal income tax$3,400
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,883
- Medicare (1.45%)$674
- Pennsylvania income tax$1,428
- Take-home pay$38,115
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 3.07% state
Highest-paying jobs in Lebanon, PA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lebanon, PA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Lebanon, PA metro area are 93.2% of the U.S. average, with housing at 66.0%. It is the #204 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Lebanon, PA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $55,928 in Lebanon, PA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $46,500.
How much is rent in Lebanon, PA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Lebanon, PA are $1,035 for a studio, $1,112 for one bedroom, $1,411 for two bedrooms and $1,797 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Lebanon, PA
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $93,290
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $79,170
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $76,490
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $96,270
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $65,430
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $45,340
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $30,090
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,250
- Waiter and Waitress — $30,300
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,200
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $32,960
- Cashier — $29,050
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $53,500
- Office Clerks, General — $45,930
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $43,900
- Customer Service Representative — $41,240
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $52,960
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $70,000
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $39,710
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $37,470
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $57,250
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $44,630
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $38,750
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $37,510
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,440