Cost of Living in Allegheny County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $46,863.

Median family income: $106,527.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

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

Median Income

$106,527

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Allegheny County, PA.

$12,944 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,863

Per year

  • Housing:$12,944
  • Transport:$10,967
  • Taxes:$8,773
  • Other Costs:$5,481
  • Food:$4,708
  • Healthcare:$3,989
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Pennsylvania

1Venango County, PA
$39,688
2Lawrence County, PA
$39,975
3Blair County, PA
$40,352
4Northumberland County, PA
$40,711
5McKean County, PA
$40,801

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