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Cost of living in Clinton County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,731/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,707 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $798 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $438 16%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $94 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Clinton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$792
per month
1 bedroom
$798
per month
2 bedroom
$1,003
per month
3 bedroom
$1,246
per month
4 bedroom
$1,661
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clinton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,842
per year
Individual earnings
$36,818
per year
Per capita
$31,762
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clinton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$179,100
Annual property tax
$2,047

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clinton 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 Clinton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Clinton 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 Clinton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.4 min
Drive alone
76.1%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clinton County

What it costs to live in Clinton County each month.

Single person
$2,731
per month
  • Rent $798
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $438
  • State tax $94
Couple
$3,947
per month
  • Rent $1,003
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $633
  • State tax $151
Family
$6,340
per month
  • Rent $1,246
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $633
  • State tax $151

Frequently asked questions about Clinton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clinton County?

In Clinton County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $798 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,003 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,246 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clinton County?

In Clinton County, PA, the average household income is $58,842 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,818 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clinton County?

The estimated cost of living in Clinton County, PA is approximately $2,731 per month for a single person, $3,947 for a couple, $6,340 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clinton County?

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

Is Clinton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clinton County, PA would need approximately $2,731 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,842 per year ($4,904 per month). Clinton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clinton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clinton County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clinton County?

The average home value in Clinton County, PA is $179,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,047, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clinton County compare to other areas?

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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