Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
Living cost indices for Pennsylvania vs national average. Source: BLS / ACCRA 2022
ACCRA Cost of Living Index · Data as of 2022 · Updated annually
96.7
Overall Cost of Living Index
-3.3% below national avg
National average = 100
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93
Housing Index
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104.5
Groceries Index
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100
Healthcare Index
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96.5
Transportation Index
Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has an overall cost of living index of 96.7, which is -3.3% below national avg. Housing is the biggest factor at an index of 93 (national average = 100).
The cost of living index compares prices for consumer goods and services across US states. An index above 100 means living costs are higher than the national average; below 100 means lower.
Category Breakdown
- Housing (93): Below national average for home prices and rent.
- Groceries (104.5): Food costs are higher than the US average.
- Healthcare (100): Medical costs are lower than national norms.
- Transportation (96.5): Gas, insurance, and transit costs are lower than average.
Data Source
Cost of living data from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) and ACCRA Cost of Living Index 2022, public data.