Pennsylvania Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings
3 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — median home value is 47% below the national median; median rent is 14% below the national median.
Most Affordable to Buy
| # | City | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.9× income | affordable |
| 2 | Allentown, PA | 3.2× income | affordable |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.7× income | balanced |
Lowest Monthly Rent
| # | City | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,153/mo rent | |
| 2 | Allentown, PA | $1,202/mo rent | |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $1,250/mo rent |
Highest Median Household Income
| # | City | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | $60,187 median income | |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $57,537 median income | |
| 3 | Allentown, PA | $52,449 median income |
Moving To & From Pennsylvania
- Moving from Philadelphia to New York
- Moving from New York to Philadelphia
- Moving from Philadelphia to Washington
- Moving from Washington to Philadelphia
- Moving from Miami to Philadelphia
- Moving from Philadelphia to Miami
- Moving from Tampa to Philadelphia
- Moving from Philadelphia to Tampa
- Moving from Orlando to Philadelphia
- Moving from Philadelphia to Orlando
All Cities in Pennsylvania
See population rankings & city comparisons in Pennsylvania →
| City | Population | Median Home Value | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,593,208 | $215,500 | Salary NeededNeighborhoods |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 303,843 | $171,800 | Salary Needed |
| Allentown, PA | 125,292 | $168,800 | Salary Needed |