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Lebanon, PA

Cost of living in Lebanon County, PA

Part of the Lebanon Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,051/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 143,592 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $999 33%
Federal tax $541 18%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $341 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $110 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lebanon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$918
per month
1 bedroom
$999
per month
2 bedroom
$1,269
per month
3 bedroom
$1,611
per month
4 bedroom
$1,714
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lebanon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,350
per year
Individual earnings
$43,148
per year
Per capita
$37,701
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lebanon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$227,300
Annual property tax
$3,180

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lebanon 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 Lebanon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.7%

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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
75.3%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
10.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lebanon County

What it costs to live in Lebanon County each month.

Single person
$3,051
per month
  • Rent $999
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $541
  • State tax $110
Couple
$4,544
per month
  • Rent $1,269
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $920
  • State tax $195
Family
$7,036
per month
  • Rent $1,611
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $920
  • State tax $195

Frequently asked questions about Lebanon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lebanon County?

In Lebanon County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $999 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,269 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,611 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lebanon County?

In Lebanon County, PA, the average household income is $76,350 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,148 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lebanon County?

The estimated cost of living in Lebanon County, PA is approximately $3,051 per month for a single person, $4,544 for a couple, $7,036 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lebanon County?

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

Is Lebanon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lebanon County, PA would need approximately $3,051 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,350 per year ($6,363 per month). Lebanon County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Lebanon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lebanon County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lebanon County?

The average home value in Lebanon County, PA is $227,300, with average annual property taxes of $3,180, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lebanon County compare to other areas?

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