Cost of Living in Dauphin County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $46,811.

Median family income: $94,657.

PA Median $43,843

Dauphin County, PA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$94,657

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,811

Cost/Income Ratio

49.5%

State Rank

#19Most expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Dauphin County, PA.

$11,747 per year.*25.09% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,811

Per year

  • Transport:
    $11,74725.1%
  • Housing:
    $11,47324.5%
  • Taxes:
    $8,76218.7%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,80912.4%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,85510.4%
  • Food:
    $4,1658.9%

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

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