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Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Cost of living in Wyoming County, PA

Part of the Scranton Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,942/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,075 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $928 32%
Federal tax $508 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $105 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Wyoming County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$779
per month
1 bedroom
$928
per month
2 bedroom
$1,123
per month
3 bedroom
$1,462
per month
4 bedroom
$1,596
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wyoming County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,268
per year
Individual earnings
$41,138
per year
Per capita
$39,484
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wyoming County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$205,600
Annual property tax
$2,763

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.6%

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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.3 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wyoming County

What it costs to live in Wyoming County each month.

Single person
$2,942
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $508
  • State tax $105
Couple
$4,283
per month
  • Rent $1,123
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $820
  • State tax $180
Family
$6,772
per month
  • Rent $1,462
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $820
  • State tax $180

Frequently asked questions about Wyoming County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wyoming County?

In Wyoming County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $928 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,123 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,462 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wyoming County?

In Wyoming County, PA, the average household income is $70,268 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,138 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wyoming County?

The estimated cost of living in Wyoming County, PA is approximately $2,942 per month for a single person, $4,283 for a couple, $6,772 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wyoming County?

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

Is Wyoming County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wyoming County, PA would need approximately $2,942 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,268 per year ($5,856 per month). Wyoming County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Wyoming County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wyoming County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wyoming County?

The average home value in Wyoming County, PA is $205,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,763, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wyoming County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wyoming County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wyoming County is in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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