Cost of Living in Erie County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $41,484.

Median family income: $81,261.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

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

Median Income

$81,261

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Erie County, PA.

$12,084 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,484

Per year

  • Transport:$12,084
  • Housing:$9,372
  • Taxes:$7,549
  • Food:$4,258
  • Other Costs:$4,232
  • 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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Cost of Living in Erie County, PA (2026)