Cost of Living in Erie County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $41,484.

Median family income: $81,261.

PA Median $43,843

Erie County, PA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$81,261

Estimated Annual Costs

$41,484

Cost/Income Ratio

51.1%

State Rank

#57Most expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Erie County, PA.

$12,084 per year.*29.13% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,484

Per year

  • Transport:
    $12,08429.1%
  • Housing:
    $9,37222.6%
  • Taxes:
    $7,54918.2%
  • Food:
    $4,25810.3%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,23210.2%
  • Healthcare:
    $3,9899.6%

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

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