Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
Prices in Pennsylvania (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Philadelphia - 132 contributors in the past 12 months
Pittsburgh - 94 contributors
Allentown - 18 contributors
State College - 17 contributors
Lancaster - 15 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.78 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.96 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.07 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.54 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.83 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.96 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.53 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.95 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.23 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.30 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.19 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.30 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.28 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.72 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.73 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.51 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.06 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.45 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.46 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.34 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.14 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.04 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.03 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.88 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.99 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.51 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 81.02 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.74 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.59 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 21.73 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.89 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,609.07 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,910.57 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 220.10 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 57.43 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 72.24 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 40.17 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.16 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.69 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,295.36 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 32,825.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 47.89 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.42 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.40 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 103.90 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,557.54 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,223.77 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,351.03 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,949.87 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 198.51 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 178.77 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,838.94 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.50 |
Over the last 12 months, 2195 data points were contributed by 574 people of this region.
Last update: 24 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Pennsylvania with Available Data:
Allentown
Bethlehem
Bloomsburg
Bradford
Bridgeville
Carlisle
Clearfield
Downingtown
Doylestown
Erie
Gettysburg
Greensburg
Harrisburg
Honesdale
Johnstown
Lancaster
Lansdale
Lewisburg
Lower Burrell
Mansfield
McKeesport
Meadville
Mechanicsburg
Media
Milford
Morrisville
New Castle
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pottsville
Reading
Royersford
Scranton
Shippensburg
State College
Stroudsburg
Wayne
West Chester
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
York
Bethlehem
Bloomsburg
Bradford
Bridgeville
Carlisle
Clearfield
Downingtown
Doylestown
Erie
Gettysburg
Greensburg
Harrisburg
Honesdale
Johnstown
Lancaster
Lansdale
Lewisburg
Lower Burrell
Mansfield
McKeesport
Meadville
Mechanicsburg
Media
Milford
Morrisville
New Castle
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pottsville
Reading
Royersford
Scranton
Shippensburg
State College
Stroudsburg
Wayne
West Chester
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
York
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