Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
The cost of living in Pennsylvania is 2% higher than the national average
| Cost of Living in Pennsylvania | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 0% |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 10% higher |
| Food | 2% higher |
| Healthcare | 5% higher |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Goods & Services | 0% |
Summary
The cost of living in Pennsylvania is 2% higher than the national average. Housing is same as the national average, while utilities are 10% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 0% .
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 5% higher in Pennsylvania compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 0% .
The Cost of Living in Pennsylvania Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Pennsylvania’s 11 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Pennsylvania varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Pennsylvania is Philadelphia, where the cost of living is 5% higher compared to the state average and 7% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Pennsylvania is Erie, with a cost of living 15% lower below the state average and 14% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 5% higher | 7% higher |
| Harrisburg, PA | 1% higher | 2% higher |
| Allentown, PA | 0% | 2% higher |
| Reading, PA | 1% lower | 1% higher |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 4% lower | 2% lower |
| Williamsport, PA | 4% lower | 2% lower |
| York, PA | 5% lower | 3% lower |
| Indiana, PA | 7% lower | 6% lower |
| Johnstown, PA | 9% lower | 7% lower |
| Scranton, PA | 12% lower | 10% lower |
| Erie, PA | 15% lower | 14% lower |