Cost of Living in Allegheny County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $46,863.

Median family income: $106,527.

PA Median $43,843

Allegheny County, PA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$106,527

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,863

Cost/Income Ratio

44.0%

State Rank

#18Most expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Allegheny County, PA.

$12,944 per year.*27.62% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,863

Per year

  • Housing:
    $12,94427.6%
  • Transport:
    $10,96723.4%
  • Taxes:
    $8,77318.7%
  • Other Costs:
    $5,48111.7%
  • Food:
    $4,70810.0%
  • Healthcare:
    $3,9898.5%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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