Cost of Living in Forest County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $40,853.

Median family income: $61,276.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

62thMost expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Median Income

$61,276

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Forest County, PA.

$13,085 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,853

Per year

  • Transport:$13,085
  • Housing:$7,968
  • Taxes:$7,405
  • Healthcare:$4,704
  • Food:$3,981
  • Other Costs:$3,710
  • 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 Forest County, PA (2026)