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Cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County, PA

Part of the Philadelphia Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,804/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 861,225 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,512 40%
Federal tax $809 21%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $341 9%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $205 5%
State tax $152 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Norristown

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,372
per month
1 bedroom
$1,512
per month
2 bedroom
$1,802
per month
3 bedroom
$2,171
per month
4 bedroom
$2,468
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Norristown

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$111,521
per year
Individual earnings
$59,488
per year
Per capita
$60,507
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Norristown

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$409,900
Annual property tax
$5,776

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Norristown

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 Norristown

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Norristown

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 Norristown

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.9 min
Drive alone
66.6%
Public transit
3.0%
Work from home
21.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Norristown

What it costs to live in Norristown each month.

Single person
$3,804
per month
  • Rent $1,512
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $809
  • State tax $152
Couple
$5,672
per month
  • Rent $1,802
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,495
  • State tax $285
Family
$8,191
per month
  • Rent $2,171
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,495
  • State tax $285

Frequently asked questions about Norristown

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Norristown?

In Norristown, Pennsylvania, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,512 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,802 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,171 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Norristown?

In Norristown, Pennsylvania, the average household income is $111,521 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $59,488 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Norristown?

The estimated cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania is approximately $3,804 per month for a single person, $5,672 for a couple, $8,191 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Norristown?

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

Is Norristown an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Norristown, Pennsylvania would need approximately $3,804 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $111,521 per year ($9,293 per month). Norristown is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Norristown?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Norristown, Pennsylvania is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Norristown?

The average home value in Norristown, Pennsylvania is $409,900, with average annual property taxes of $5,776, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Norristown compare to other areas?

You can compare Norristown, Pennsylvania with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Norristown is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 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