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Cost of living in Mifflin County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,707/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 46,074 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $734 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $472 17%
Groceries $341 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $100 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Mifflin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$689
per month
1 bedroom
$734
per month
2 bedroom
$908
per month
3 bedroom
$1,207
per month
4 bedroom
$1,220
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mifflin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,415
per year
Individual earnings
$38,945
per year
Per capita
$30,357
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mifflin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,900
Annual property tax
$2,227

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mifflin 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 Mifflin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.9%

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 Mifflin 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 Mifflin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.8 min
Drive alone
79.6%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mifflin County

What it costs to live in Mifflin County each month.

Single person
$2,707
per month
  • Rent $734
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $472
  • State tax $100
Couple
$3,900
per month
  • Rent $908
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $675
  • State tax $157
Family
$6,349
per month
  • Rent $1,207
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $675
  • State tax $157

Frequently asked questions about Mifflin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mifflin County?

In Mifflin County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $734 per month, a two-bedroom averages $908 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,207 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mifflin County?

In Mifflin County, PA, the average household income is $61,415 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,945 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mifflin County?

The estimated cost of living in Mifflin County, PA is approximately $2,707 per month for a single person, $3,900 for a couple, $6,349 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mifflin County?

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

Is Mifflin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mifflin County, PA would need approximately $2,707 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,415 per year ($5,118 per month). Mifflin County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mifflin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mifflin County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mifflin County?

The average home value in Mifflin County, PA is $142,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,227, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mifflin County compare to other areas?

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