Cost of Living in Somerset County, PA

Modeled annual cost: $43,203.

Median family income: $76,899.

Affordability Snapshot

PA County Median

$43,843

State Rank

41thMost expensive counties in PA out of 67See Pennsylvania county rankings

Median Income

$76,899

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Somerset County, PA.

$13,426 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,203

Per year

  • Transport:$13,426
  • Housing:$9,396
  • Taxes:$7,941
  • Healthcare:$4,216
  • Other Costs:$4,175
  • Food:$4,050
  • 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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