Cheapest Cost of Living in Pennsylvania

Top 100 cities ranked by cheapest cost of living

Best Pennsylvania Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Pennsylvania

Cheapest Cost of Living — Pennsylvania

1 Franklin 97.6

2 Leola 97.6

3 Carnegie 97.6

4 Latrobe 97.6

5 Glenside 97.6

6 Gettysburg 97.6

7 Grove City 97.6

8 Palmyra 97.6

9 Bradford 97.6

10 Ancient Oaks 97.6

11 Middletown 97.6

12 Pittston 97.6

13 Lower Allen 97.6

14 Ellwood City 97.6

15 Blandon 97.6

16 New Cumberland 97.6

17 White Oak 97.6

18 DuBois 97.6

19 Archbald 97.6

20 Elkins Park 97.6

21 Ridley Park 97.6

22 Souderton 97.6

23 Glenolden 97.6

24 Wescosville 97.6

25 Lionville 97.6

26 Richboro 97.6

27 Plymouth Meeting 97.6

28 Rutherford 97.6

29 Natrona Heights 97.6

30 Tamaqua 97.6

31 Connellsville 97.6

32 Ambridge 97.6

33 Wayne 97.6

34 Shamokin 97.6

35 Huntingdon 97.6

36 Maple Glen 97.6

37 Arlington Heights 97.6

38 Monessen 97.6

39 Ambler 97.6

40 Clifton Heights 97.6

41 Chestnut Hill 97.6

42 Folcroft 97.6

43 Linglestown 97.6

44 Oakmont 97.6

45 Blakely 97.6

46 Homeacre-Lyndora 97.6

47 Milton 97.6

48 West View 97.6

49 Swarthmore 97.6

50 Red Lion 97.6

51 Catasauqua 97.6

52 Blue Bell 97.6

53 Prospect Park 97.6

54 Forest Hills 97.6

55 Steelton 97.6

56 Taylor 97.6

57 Penn Wynne 97.6

58 South Williamsport 97.6

59 Exton 97.6

60 Corry 97.6

61 Churchville 97.6

62 Paoli 97.6

63 Hellertown 97.6

64 Clairton 97.6

65 Fort Washington 97.6

66 Kennett Square 97.6

67 Newtown Grant 97.6

68 Oreland 97.6

69 Nazareth 97.6

70 Shanor-Northvue 97.6

71 Shillington 97.6

72 Sayre 97.6

73 Chesterbrook 97.6

74 Tyrone 97.6

75 Trooper 97.6

76 Pennside 97.6

77 Olyphant 97.6

78 Whitfield 97.6

79 Edinboro 97.6

80 Lehighton 97.6

81 Fox Chapel 97.6

82 Lewisburg 97.6

83 Schuylkill Haven 97.6

84 Titusville 97.6

85 Collegeville 97.6

86 Duquesne 97.6

87 Spring House 97.6

88 New Freedom 97.6

89 Swoyersville 97.6

90 Vandergrift 97.6

91 Manheim 97.6

92 Turtle Creek 97.6

93 California 97.6

94 Duryea 97.6

95 Clarks Summit 97.6

96 Birdsboro 97.6

97 Bangor 97.6

98 West Hazleton 97.6

99 Boothwyn 97.6

100 Dorneyville 97.6

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by cheapest cost of living in Pennsylvania.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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