Cost of Living in Delaware County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $53,238.

Median family income: $115,573.

PA Median $43,843

Delaware County, PA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$115,573

Estimated Annual Costs

$53,238

Cost/Income Ratio

46.1%

State Rank

#6Most expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Delaware County, PA.

$15,233 per year.*28.61% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,238

Per year

  • Housing:
    $15,23328.6%
  • Transport:
    $12,73523.9%
  • Taxes:
    $10,22419.2%
  • Other Costs:
    $6,22011.7%
  • Food:
    $4,8009.0%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,0257.6%

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

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