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Cost of living in Montour County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,179/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,079 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,000 31%
Federal tax $651 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $341 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $127 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Montour County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$844
per month
1 bedroom
$1,000
per month
2 bedroom
$1,231
per month
3 bedroom
$1,725
per month
4 bedroom
$2,040
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Montour County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,926
per year
Individual earnings
$49,824
per year
Per capita
$45,274
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Montour County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$240,300
Annual property tax
$2,475

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Montour 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 Montour County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

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 Montour 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 Montour County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.4 min
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
11.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Montour County

What it costs to live in Montour County each month.

Single person
$3,179
per month
  • Rent $1,000
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $651
  • State tax $127
Couple
$4,441
per month
  • Rent $1,231
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $187
Family
$7,085
per month
  • Rent $1,725
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $187

Frequently asked questions about Montour County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Montour County?

In Montour County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,000 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,231 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,725 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Montour County?

In Montour County, PA, the average household income is $72,926 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,824 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Montour County?

The estimated cost of living in Montour County, PA is approximately $3,179 per month for a single person, $4,441 for a couple, $7,085 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Montour County?

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

Is Montour County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Montour County, PA would need approximately $3,179 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,926 per year ($6,077 per month). Montour County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Montour County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Montour County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Montour County?

The average home value in Montour County, PA is $240,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,475, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Montour County compare to other areas?

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