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Cost of living in Union County, PA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,738/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,570 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $832 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $414 15%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $91 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Union County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$673
per month
1 bedroom
$832
per month
2 bedroom
$921
per month
3 bedroom
$1,291
per month
4 bedroom
$1,547
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Union County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,894
per year
Individual earnings
$35,390
per year
Per capita
$36,765
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Union County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$222,900
Annual property tax
$2,667

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Union 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 Union County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Union 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 Union County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.0 min
Drive alone
72.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Union County

What it costs to live in Union County each month.

Single person
$2,738
per month
  • Rent $832
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $414
  • State tax $91
Couple
$4,130
per month
  • Rent $921
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $186
Family
$6,650
per month
  • Rent $1,291
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $186

Frequently asked questions about Union County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Union County?

In Union County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $832 per month, a two-bedroom averages $921 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,291 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Union County?

In Union County, PA, the average household income is $72,894 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,390 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Union County?

The estimated cost of living in Union County, PA is approximately $2,738 per month for a single person, $4,130 for a couple, $6,650 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Union County?

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

Is Union County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Union County, PA would need approximately $2,738 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,894 per year ($6,075 per month). Union County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Union County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Union County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Union County?

The average home value in Union County, PA is $222,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,667, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Union County compare to other areas?

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