Median Home Price
$269,643.21
Median RentBETTER
$1,341.09/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.8
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+4.2%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+21.1%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$102,955
Median Home PriceBETTER
$231,936.92
Median Rent
$1,529.97/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
12.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.5%
Price Change (5Y)
+7.7%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$78,277
Key Differences
Home Prices
Harrisburg's median home price of $269,643.21 is higher than Pittsburgh's $231,936.92 by 16%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Harrisburg costs $1,341.09/mo compared to $1,529.97/mo in Pittsburgh—a difference of $188.88/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.