State guide
Cost of living in Pennsylvania
2 Pennsylvania cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.1% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.3%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,555/mo
Median est. cost
$4,044/mo
State income tax
≈3.1%
Standouts in Pennsylvania
Cheapest
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,784/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Pittsburgh, PA
Fit 78
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Pittsburgh, PA
Safety 57
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
Jobs 88
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Philadelphia, PA
211 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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