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Cost of living in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Bucks County, PA

Part of the Philadelphia Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,838/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 645,993 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,512 39%
Federal tax $778 20%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $341 9%
Transport $320 8%
Energy $205 5%
State tax $147 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Doylestown

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,372
per month
1 bedroom
$1,512
per month
2 bedroom
$1,802
per month
3 bedroom
$2,171
per month
4 bedroom
$2,468
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Doylestown

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$111,951
per year
Individual earnings
$57,638
per year
Per capita
$56,824
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Doylestown

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$421,700
Annual property tax
$5,833

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Doylestown

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 Doylestown

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Doylestown

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 Doylestown

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.6 min
Drive alone
72.0%
Public transit
2.1%
Work from home
17.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Doylestown

What it costs to live in Doylestown each month.

Single person
$3,838
per month
  • Rent $1,512
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $778
  • State tax $147
Couple
$5,751
per month
  • Rent $1,802
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,503
  • State tax $286
Family
$8,270
per month
  • Rent $2,171
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,503
  • State tax $286

Frequently asked questions about Doylestown

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Doylestown?

In Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,512 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,802 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,171 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Doylestown?

In Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the average household income is $111,951 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $57,638 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Doylestown?

The estimated cost of living in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is approximately $3,838 per month for a single person, $5,751 for a couple, $8,270 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Doylestown?

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

Is Doylestown an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Doylestown, Pennsylvania would need approximately $3,838 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $111,951 per year ($9,329 per month). Doylestown is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Doylestown?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Doylestown?

The average home value in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is $421,700, with average annual property taxes of $5,833, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Doylestown compare to other areas?

You can compare Doylestown, Pennsylvania with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Doylestown is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 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