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Cost of living in Northumberland County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,760/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 90,925 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $768 28%
Federal tax $489 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $102 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Northumberland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$623
per month
1 bedroom
$768
per month
2 bedroom
$908
per month
3 bedroom
$1,140
per month
4 bedroom
$1,204
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Northumberland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,948
per year
Individual earnings
$39,945
per year
Per capita
$32,241
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Northumberland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$151,600
Annual property tax
$1,778

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.3%

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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.4 min
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
8.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Northumberland County

What it costs to live in Northumberland County each month.

Single person
$2,760
per month
  • Rent $768
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $489
  • State tax $102
Couple
$3,834
per month
  • Rent $908
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $618
  • State tax $148
Family
$6,216
per month
  • Rent $1,140
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $618
  • State tax $148

Frequently asked questions about Northumberland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Northumberland County?

In Northumberland County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $768 per month, a two-bedroom averages $908 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,140 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Northumberland County?

In Northumberland County, PA, the average household income is $57,948 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,945 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Northumberland County?

The estimated cost of living in Northumberland County, PA is approximately $2,760 per month for a single person, $3,834 for a couple, $6,216 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Northumberland County?

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

Is Northumberland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Northumberland County, PA would need approximately $2,760 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,948 per year ($4,829 per month). Northumberland County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Northumberland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Northumberland County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Northumberland County?

The average home value in Northumberland County, PA is $151,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,778, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Northumberland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Northumberland County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Northumberland 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