Cost of Living in York, PA
York-Hanover, PA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
96.0
U.S. average = 100 · #145 of 387
Median wage
$48,170
all jobs · $3,284/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,060
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in York, PA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in York, PA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.0 | −4.0% |
| Housing | 79.8 | −20.2% |
| Goods | 100.7 | +0.7% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | +7.0% |
| Other services | 97.7 | −2.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in York, PA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925 | $37,000/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $42,400/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,335 | $53,400/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 | $71,840/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,850 | $74,000/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in York, PA
Your take-home pay
$39,406
per year · effective tax rate 18.2%
$3,284Monthly
$1,642Twice a month
$1,516Every 2 weeks
$18.95Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,600
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,987
- Medicare (1.45%)$698
- Pennsylvania income tax$1,479
- Take-home pay$39,406
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 3.07% state
Highest-paying jobs in York, PA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is York, PA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the York-Hanover, PA metro area are 96.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 79.8%. It is the #145 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in York, PA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $57,600 in York, PA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $48,170.
How much is rent in York, PA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for York, PA are $925 for a studio, $1,060 for one bedroom, $1,335 for two bedrooms and $1,796 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in York, PA
Management Occupations
- Managers, All Other — $134,040
- Financial Manager — $133,030
- Sales Manager — $126,120
- Industrial Production Manager — $112,490
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $103,660
- General and Operations Manager — $99,640
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Analyst — $104,770
- Project Management Specialist — $100,170
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $90,230
- Logistician — $83,890
- Cost Estimator — $80,170
- Accountant and Auditor — $75,160
- Human Resources Specialist — $74,350
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $73,840
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $65,020
- Training and Development Specialist — $59,690
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $125,050
- Software Developer — $114,600
- Computer User Support Specialist — $58,880
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Mechanical Engineer — $94,160
- Industrial Engineer — $93,810
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $52,850
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $51,470
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $41,580
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $81,830
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $80,870
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $79,730
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $35,540
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $35,050
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $96,210
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $63,460
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — $44,140
- Pharmacy Technician — $37,220
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $44,530
- Medical Assistant — $43,620
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $32,690
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $79,550
- Security Guard — $35,660
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $39,600
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,310
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $36,030
- Waiter and Waitress — $33,750
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $30,010
- Dishwasher — $29,590
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $29,490
- Bartender — $28,810
- Cooks, Fast Food — $28,520
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $27,920
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $38,350
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,390
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $31,250
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $36,050
- Childcare Worker — $30,310
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $22,720
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $66,990
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $63,400
- Insurance Sales Agent — $61,990
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $45,450
- Retail Salesperson — $30,480
- Cashier — $29,360
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $64,250
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $61,380
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $58,570
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $47,590
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $47,480
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $45,090
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $44,860
- Office Clerks, General — $44,620
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $44,250
- Customer Service Representative — $42,420
- Teller — $39,950
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $36,400
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $80,000
- Electrician — $65,370
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $61,870
- Carpenter — $61,160
- Construction Laborer — $49,350
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $78,970
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $66,540
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $65,950
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $62,700
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,970
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $55,110
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $53,610
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $74,050
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $55,070
- Machinist — $53,290
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $51,770
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $51,500
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,790
- Printing Press Operator — $47,370
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $47,160
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $46,790
- Food Batchmaker — $45,190
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $43,290
- Production Workers, All Other — $38,330
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $38,310
- Baker — $35,790
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $62,270
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $58,590
- Bus Drivers, School — $47,060
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $46,270
- Light Truck Driver — $45,980
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $43,380
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $41,800
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,030
- Driver/Sales Worker — $36,770