Cost of Living in Montgomery County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $59,885.

Median family income: $140,263.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Median Income

$140,263

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Montgomery County, PA.

$18,674 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$59,885

Per year

  • Housing:$18,674
  • Transport:$12,851
  • Taxes:$12,248
  • Other Costs:$7,320
  • Food:$4,904
  • Healthcare:$3,888
  • 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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