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Cost of living in Tioga County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,701/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,078 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $751 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $452 17%
Groceries $341 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $97 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Tioga County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$666
per month
1 bedroom
$751
per month
2 bedroom
$971
per month
3 bedroom
$1,271
per month
4 bedroom
$1,299
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tioga County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,932
per year
Individual earnings
$37,726
per year
Per capita
$32,785
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tioga County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$176,000
Annual property tax
$2,093

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tioga 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 Tioga County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Tioga 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 Tioga County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
79.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tioga County

What it costs to live in Tioga County each month.

Single person
$2,701
per month
  • Rent $751
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $452
  • State tax $97
Couple
$3,992
per month
  • Rent $971
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $700
  • State tax $161
Family
$6,442
per month
  • Rent $1,271
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $700
  • State tax $161

Frequently asked questions about Tioga County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tioga County?

In Tioga County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $751 per month, a two-bedroom averages $971 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,271 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tioga County?

In Tioga County, PA, the average household income is $62,932 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,726 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tioga County?

The estimated cost of living in Tioga County, PA is approximately $2,701 per month for a single person, $3,992 for a couple, $6,442 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tioga County?

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

Is Tioga County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tioga County, PA would need approximately $2,701 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,932 per year ($5,244 per month). Tioga County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tioga County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tioga County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tioga County?

The average home value in Tioga County, PA is $176,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,093, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tioga 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