Summary of The Cost of Living in Pennsylvania, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Pennsylvania is $3,487.00 including rent, or $2,137.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Pennsylvania is $4,910.60 including rent, or $3,560.60 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Pennsylvania is $6,845.10 including rent, or $5,090.10 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Pennsylvania ranges from $41,844.00 for a single person to $58,927.20 for a couple, and $82,141.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $25,644.00 for a single person to $42,727.20 for a couple, and $61,081.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Pennsylvania, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,172.00 for a single person to $3,010.10 for a couple, and $4,193.10 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,222.00 for a single person to $2,060.10 for a couple, and $2,958.10 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Pennsylvania, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,035.00 for a single person to $8,545.00 for a couple, and $11,856.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,935.00 for a single person to $6,445.00 for a couple, and $9,126.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Pennsylvania is $5,283.00, which is 147.2% more than the average monthly cost of living and 332.3% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |