Cost of Living in Schuylkill County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $42,567.

Median family income: $80,064.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

50thMost expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Median Income

$80,064

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Schuylkill County, PA.

$12,533 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,567

Per year

  • Transport:$12,533
  • Housing:$8,616
  • Taxes:$7,796
  • Healthcare:$5,610
  • Food:$4,073
  • Other Costs:$3,940
  • 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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