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Cost of living in Clearfield County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,670/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 78,902 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $729 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $445 17%
Groceries $341 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $95 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Clearfield County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$681
per month
1 bedroom
$729
per month
2 bedroom
$908
per month
3 bedroom
$1,246
per month
4 bedroom
$1,252
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clearfield County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,181
per year
Individual earnings
$37,299
per year
Per capita
$32,502
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clearfield County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$125,000
Annual property tax
$1,488

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clearfield 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 Clearfield County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.2%

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 Clearfield 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 Clearfield County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.9 min
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clearfield County

What it costs to live in Clearfield County each month.

Single person
$2,670
per month
  • Rent $729
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $95
Couple
$3,877
per month
  • Rent $908
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $655
  • State tax $154
Family
$6,365
per month
  • Rent $1,246
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $655
  • State tax $154

Frequently asked questions about Clearfield County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clearfield County?

In Clearfield County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $729 per month, a two-bedroom averages $908 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,246 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clearfield County?

In Clearfield County, PA, the average household income is $60,181 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,299 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clearfield County?

The estimated cost of living in Clearfield County, PA is approximately $2,670 per month for a single person, $3,877 for a couple, $6,365 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clearfield County?

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

Is Clearfield County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clearfield County, PA would need approximately $2,670 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,181 per year ($5,015 per month). Clearfield County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clearfield County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clearfield County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clearfield County?

The average home value in Clearfield County, PA is $125,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,488, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clearfield County compare to other areas?

You can compare Clearfield County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clearfield County is in the DuBois, 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