Cost of Living in Philadelphia County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $48,976.

Median family income: $71,024.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Median Income

$71,024

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Philadelphia County, PA.

$15,326 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,976

Per year

  • Housing:$15,326
  • Transport:$9,761
  • Taxes:$9,254
  • Other Costs:$6,177
  • Food:$4,569
  • 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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Cost of Living in Philadelphia County, PA (2026)