Cost of living in the Harrisburg Metro Area
3 counties across PA. Population: 597,894.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Average rent across the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Harrisburg Metro Area
The Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area includes 3 counties. Sorted by population.
- Harrisburg PA$3,226/moPop287,484 Rent$1,114/mo Income$74,159/yrHarrisburg PA 287,484 $1,114/mo $74,159/yr $3,226/mo
- Cumberland County PA$3,245/moPop264,422 Rent$1,114/mo Income$85,634/yrCumberland County PA 264,422 $1,114/mo $85,634/yr $3,245/mo
- Perry County PA$3,225/moPop45,988 Rent$1,114/mo Income$78,824/yrPerry County PA 45,988 $1,114/mo $78,824/yr $3,225/mo
Compare counties in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Harrisburg Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Harrisburg Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area is approximately $3,234 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Harrisburg Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area is $1,114 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Harrisburg Metro Area?
Perry County, PA is the most affordable county in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area at approximately $3,225 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Harrisburg Metro Area?
Cumberland County, PA is the most expensive county in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area at approximately $3,245 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Harrisburg Metro Area?
The Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area covers 3 counties. The five largest by population are Harrisburg, Cumberland County, Perry County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.