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Pennsylvania City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania offers a diverse character, blending vibrant urban centers like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with picturesque rural landscapes and historical charm. The state boasts a robust and varied economy, with major industries including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, real estate, financial services, and tourism, alongside significant contributions from agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and energy production. Living in Pennsylvania generally provides a high quality of life with a cost of living that is slightly below the national average, though expenses can vary significantly between urban and rural areas. The climate is primarily humid continental, featuring four distinct seasons with warm, often humid summers and cold, snowy winters, while the southeastern region experiences a slightly warmer, humid subtropical climate.

21
Cities
$53K
Avg Salary
95
Avg Cost Index
Altoona
Top City

About Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a state in USA with 21 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 95, with average salaries around $53,352. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Pennsylvania

Altoona #1 Best City 61

Altoona

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyB+
CostB+
Growth58
Avg. Rent$1,000
Median Income$51,250
Cost of Living82/100
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Bethlehem #2 Best City 61

Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, USA

Safety—
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,800
Median Income$68,879
Cost of Living95/100
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Williamsport #3 Best City 58

Williamsport

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyB-
CostB
Growth62
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$48,500
Cost of Living86/100
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Easton #4 Best City 57

Easton

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyD+
CostB-
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,570
Median Income$69,348
Cost of Living94/100
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Philadelphia #5 Best City 52

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyC+
CostC+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,768
Median Income$61,953
Cost of Living102/100
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Hazleton #6 Best City 51

Hazleton

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$46,177
Cost of Living101/100
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Erie #7 Best City 47

Erie

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyD
CostB
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,050
Median Income$46,113
Cost of Living86/100
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Johnstown #8 Best City 47

Johnstown

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyD
CostB-
Growth40
Avg. Rent$655
Median Income$37,888
Cost of Living93/100
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State College #9 Best City 46

State College

Pennsylvania, USA

SafetyB
CostC-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,850
Median Income$45,424
Cost of Living119/100
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Wilkes‑Barre #11 Best City

Wilkes‑Barre

Pennsylvania, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Wilkes-Barre #14 Best City

Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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$125
State Filing Fee
3.07%
State Income Tax
6%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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