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Cost of living in Schuylkill County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,756/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 143,259 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $731 27%
Federal tax $517 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $107 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Schuylkill County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$718
per month
1 bedroom
$731
per month
2 bedroom
$951
per month
3 bedroom
$1,244
per month
4 bedroom
$1,306
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Schuylkill County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,901
per year
Individual earnings
$41,668
per year
Per capita
$33,769
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Schuylkill County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$140,400
Annual property tax
$2,147

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.3%

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 Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.2 min
Drive alone
79.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Schuylkill County

What it costs to live in Schuylkill County each month.

Single person
$2,756
per month
  • Rent $731
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $517
  • State tax $107
Couple
$4,047
per month
  • Rent $951
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $765
  • State tax $171
Family
$6,490
per month
  • Rent $1,244
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $765
  • State tax $171

Frequently asked questions about Schuylkill County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Schuylkill County?

In Schuylkill County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $731 per month, a two-bedroom averages $951 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Schuylkill County?

In Schuylkill County, PA, the average household income is $66,901 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,668 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Schuylkill County?

The estimated cost of living in Schuylkill County, PA is approximately $2,756 per month for a single person, $4,047 for a couple, $6,490 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Schuylkill County?

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

Is Schuylkill County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Schuylkill County, PA would need approximately $2,756 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,901 per year ($5,575 per month). Schuylkill County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Schuylkill County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Schuylkill County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Schuylkill County?

The average home value in Schuylkill County, PA is $140,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,147, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Schuylkill County compare to other areas?

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