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Cost of living in Armstrong County, PA

Part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,786/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 65,069 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $778 28%
Federal tax $503 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $104 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Armstrong County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$700
per month
1 bedroom
$778
per month
2 bedroom
$1,021
per month
3 bedroom
$1,298
per month
4 bedroom
$1,493
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Armstrong County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,295
per year
Individual earnings
$40,809
per year
Per capita
$35,313
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Armstrong County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$146,300
Annual property tax
$2,175

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Armstrong County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$143
per month · 17.9¢/kWh
Natural gas
$62
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Armstrong County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Armstrong County

State and local tax rates for Pennsylvania.

State income tax
3.1%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Armstrong County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.0 min
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Armstrong County

What it costs to live in Armstrong County each month.

Single person
$2,786
per month
  • Rent $778
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $503
  • State tax $104
Couple
$4,067
per month
  • Rent $1,021
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $722
  • State tax $164
Family
$6,494
per month
  • Rent $1,298
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $722
  • State tax $164

Frequently asked questions about Armstrong County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Armstrong County?

In Armstrong County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $778 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,021 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,298 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Armstrong County?

In Armstrong County, PA, the average household income is $64,295 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,809 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Armstrong County?

The estimated cost of living in Armstrong County, PA is approximately $2,786 per month for a single person, $4,067 for a couple, $6,494 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Armstrong County?

The combined sales tax rate in Armstrong County, PA is 6.34%, which includes the Pennsylvania state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.34%.

Is Armstrong County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Armstrong County, PA would need approximately $2,786 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,295 per year ($5,358 per month). Armstrong County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Armstrong County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Armstrong County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Armstrong County?

The average home value in Armstrong County, PA is $146,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,175, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Armstrong County compare to other areas?

You can compare Armstrong County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Armstrong County is in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources