The Most Affordable Cities in Pennsylvania (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Pittsburgh

79.8

Rent: $1,304/mo · Homes: $220,400 · Income: $66,954

3.07% flat · Sales tax: 7.0%

2

Philadelphia

96.7

Rent: $1,500/mo · Homes: $253,600 · Income: $60,521

3.07% flat · Sales tax: 8.0%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.