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Cost of living in Pike County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,309/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 59,691 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,279 39%
Federal tax $522 16%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $341 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $107 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pike County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,270
per month
1 bedroom
$1,279
per month
2 bedroom
$1,657
per month
3 bedroom
$2,152
per month
4 bedroom
$2,755
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pike County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$79,318
per year
Individual earnings
$41,946
per year
Per capita
$42,243
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pike County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$250,900
Annual property tax
$3,502

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pike 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 Pike County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.5%

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 Pike 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 Pike County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
43.6 min
Drive alone
73.0%
Public transit
2.3%
Work from home
12.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pike County

What it costs to live in Pike County each month.

Single person
$3,309
per month
  • Rent $1,279
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $107
Couple
$4,988
per month
  • Rent $1,657
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $968
  • State tax $203
Family
$7,633
per month
  • Rent $2,152
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $968
  • State tax $203

Frequently asked questions about Pike County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pike County?

In Pike County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,279 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,657 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,152 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pike County?

In Pike County, PA, the average household income is $79,318 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,946 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pike County?

The estimated cost of living in Pike County, PA is approximately $3,309 per month for a single person, $4,988 for a couple, $7,633 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pike County?

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

Is Pike County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pike County, PA would need approximately $3,309 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,318 per year ($6,610 per month). Pike County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pike County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pike County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pike County?

The average home value in Pike County, PA is $250,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,502, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pike County compare to other areas?

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