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Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$4,033

Cost of Living for Couple

$4,356

Minimum Needed

$2,989

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,608
Utilities
$97
Food
$528
Transportation
$756

Typical 1BR Rent

$655

Utilities

$97

Groceries

$528/mo · 93 grocery POIs

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$237/mo

Transportation

$756

Need for a Car

Car helpful

Property Taxes

Poor

Overall Feel

Poor

How to use this tab

Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.

What to verify

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.