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Cost of living in Snyder County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,765/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,711 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $828 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $441 16%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $95 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Snyder County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$691
per month
1 bedroom
$828
per month
2 bedroom
$945
per month
3 bedroom
$1,200
per month
4 bedroom
$1,403
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Snyder County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,435
per year
Individual earnings
$37,058
per year
Per capita
$32,361
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Snyder County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$205,500
Annual property tax
$2,402

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Snyder 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 Snyder County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.8%

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 Snyder 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 Snyder County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.0 min
Drive alone
73.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
8.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Snyder County

What it costs to live in Snyder County each month.

Single person
$2,765
per month
  • Rent $828
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $441
  • State tax $95
Couple
$4,070
per month
  • Rent $945
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $790
  • State tax $175
Family
$6,475
per month
  • Rent $1,200
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $790
  • State tax $175

Frequently asked questions about Snyder County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Snyder County?

In Snyder County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $828 per month, a two-bedroom averages $945 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,200 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Snyder County?

In Snyder County, PA, the average household income is $68,435 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,058 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Snyder County?

The estimated cost of living in Snyder County, PA is approximately $2,765 per month for a single person, $4,070 for a couple, $6,475 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Snyder County?

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

Is Snyder County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Snyder County, PA would need approximately $2,765 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,435 per year ($5,703 per month). Snyder County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Snyder County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Snyder County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Snyder County?

The average home value in Snyder County, PA is $205,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,402, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Snyder County compare to other areas?

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