Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
Based on 1 city we track in Pennsylvania.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,189
Median Home Value
$232,400
Median Income
$60,698
Avg Temperature
57.1°F
Medians across the Pennsylvania cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
6%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 3.07%
Cities in Pennsylvania
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Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).