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Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Cost of living in Cumberland County, PA

Part of the Harrisburg Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,245/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 264,422 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,114 34%
Federal tax $609 19%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $341 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $121 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Cumberland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$953
per month
1 bedroom
$1,114
per month
2 bedroom
$1,371
per month
3 bedroom
$1,763
per month
4 bedroom
$1,818
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cumberland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$85,634
per year
Individual earnings
$47,286
per year
Per capita
$45,365
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cumberland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$261,900
Annual property tax
$3,180

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.1 min
Drive alone
73.1%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
15.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cumberland County

What it costs to live in Cumberland County each month.

Single person
$3,245
per month
  • Rent $1,114
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $609
  • State tax $121
Couple
$4,822
per month
  • Rent $1,371
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,072
  • State tax $219
Family
$7,364
per month
  • Rent $1,763
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,072
  • State tax $219

Frequently asked questions about Cumberland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cumberland County?

In Cumberland County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,114 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,371 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,763 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cumberland County?

In Cumberland County, PA, the average household income is $85,634 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,286 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cumberland County?

The estimated cost of living in Cumberland County, PA is approximately $3,245 per month for a single person, $4,822 for a couple, $7,364 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cumberland County?

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

Is Cumberland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cumberland County, PA would need approximately $3,245 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $85,634 per year ($7,136 per month). Cumberland County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Cumberland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cumberland County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cumberland County?

The average home value in Cumberland County, PA is $261,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,180, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cumberland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cumberland County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cumberland County is in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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