Cost of Living in Dauphin County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $46,811.

Median family income: $94,657.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

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

Median Income

$94,657

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Dauphin County, PA.

$11,747 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,811

Per year

  • Transport:$11,747
  • Housing:$11,473
  • Taxes:$8,762
  • Healthcare:$5,809
  • Other Costs:$4,855
  • Food:$4,165
  • 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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