Cost of Living in Butler County, PA

What does it cost to live in Butler County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$82,932

Median Rent

$978/mo

Median Home

$258,500

Affordability

423

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,307
Property Tax$241
Insurance$86

Total Monthly$1,634
% of Income23.6%

Renting

Median Rent$978
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,003
% of Income14.2%

Living in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Butler County has a median household income of $82,932 with housing costs that represent 23.6% of income for owners and 14.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.