Question 1

What is the cost of living in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania has an average cost of living index of 96, which is 14% below the national average of 111. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,650, and average median household income is $59,413.

Question 2

What is the cheapest city in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh is the most affordable city tracked in Pennsylvania, with a cost index of 88 and median rent of $1,516/month.

Question 3

What is the most expensive city in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia is the most expensive city tracked in Pennsylvania, with a cost index of 101 and median rent of $1,734/month.

Question 4

What is the average rent in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The average monthly rent across 3 tracked cities in Pennsylvania is $1,650. The cheapest rent is in Pittsburgh at $1,516/month.

Question 5

What is the average household income in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The average median household income across tracked cities in Pennsylvania is $59,413. The highest-earning city is Pittsburgh at $64,137.

Question 6

Is Pennsylvania affordable to live in?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania's average rent-to-income ratio is 33.6%. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent below 30% of gross income. Pennsylvania can be a financial stretch, with rent exceeding 30% of typical incomes in many cities. Pittsburgh offers the best value at a cost index of 88.

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Home Price	Pop	Rent/Inc
Philadelphia	101	$1,734	$60,698	$229,411	1,550,542	34.3%
Pittsburgh	88	$1,516	$64,137	$230,723	303,255	28.4%
Allentown	99	$1,699	$53,403	$304,235	124,880	38.2%

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Home Price	Pop	Rent/Inc
Philadelphia	101	$1,734	$60,698	$229,411	1,550,542	34.3%
Pittsburgh	88	$1,516	$64,137	$230,723	303,255	28.4%
Allentown	99	$1,699	$53,403	$304,235	124,880	38.2%

Pennsylvania

Core metrics, city comparisons, and tax signals

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Pennsylvania

Core metrics, city comparisons, and tax signals