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Cost of living in Susquehanna County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,721/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 38,349 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $748 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $472 17%
Groceries $341 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $100 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Susquehanna County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$717
per month
1 bedroom
$748
per month
2 bedroom
$980
per month
3 bedroom
$1,229
per month
4 bedroom
$1,314
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Susquehanna County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,930
per year
Individual earnings
$38,938
per year
Per capita
$39,044
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Susquehanna County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$206,700
Annual property tax
$2,373

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

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 Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.7 min
Drive alone
76.3%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
12.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Susquehanna County

What it costs to live in Susquehanna County each month.

Single person
$2,721
per month
  • Rent $748
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $472
  • State tax $100
Couple
$4,076
per month
  • Rent $980
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $765
  • State tax $171
Family
$6,475
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $765
  • State tax $171

Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Susquehanna County?

In Susquehanna County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $748 per month, a two-bedroom averages $980 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Susquehanna County?

In Susquehanna County, PA, the average household income is $66,930 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,938 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Susquehanna County?

The estimated cost of living in Susquehanna County, PA is approximately $2,721 per month for a single person, $4,076 for a couple, $6,475 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Susquehanna County?

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

Is Susquehanna County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Susquehanna County, PA would need approximately $2,721 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,930 per year ($5,578 per month). Susquehanna County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Susquehanna County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Susquehanna County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Susquehanna County?

The average home value in Susquehanna County, PA is $206,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,373, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Susquehanna County compare to other areas?

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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