The cheapest cities to live in Pennsylvania ranked by median rent, home values, and more.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altoona, PA | $789 | $50,171 | $113,600 | 43,508 |
| 2 | Williamsport, PA | $825 | $49,363 | $146,500 | 27,629 |
| 3 | Erie, PA | $836 | $43,397 | $108,200 | 94,156 |
| 4 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | $939 | $47,970 | $108,000 | 44,217 |
| 5 | York, PA | $958 | $47,115 | $103,100 | 44,830 |
| 6 | Scranton, PA | $991 | $49,531 | $141,700 | 76,074 |
| 7 | Harrisburg, PA | $996 | $47,783 | $121,000 | 50,092 |
| 8 | Hazleton, PA | $1,015 | $43,379 | $129,000 | 29,886 |
| 9 | Reading, PA | $1,018 | $45,599 | $109,800 | 94,836 |
| 10 | Lebanon, PA | $1,024 | $47,439 | $143,200 | 26,600 |
| 11 | Chester, PA | $1,080 | $39,809 | $85,400 | 33,209 |
| 12 | Plum, PA | $1,156 | $98,475 | $218,600 | 26,873 |
| 13 | Monroeville, PA | $1,162 | $78,191 | $197,400 | 28,383 |
| 14 | Lancaster, PA | $1,177 | $63,421 | $203,700 | 57,683 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,221 | $64,137 | $193,200 | 303,620 |
| 16 | Easton, PA | $1,223 | $63,775 | $169,200 | 29,079 |
| 17 | State College, PA | $1,229 | $47,132 | $414,400 | 40,669 |
| 18 | Bethel Park, PA | $1,259 | $104,129 | $258,700 | 33,070 |
| 19 | Allentown, PA | $1,269 | $53,403 | $188,900 | 125,320 |
| 20 | Bethlehem, PA | $1,311 | $66,443 | $236,500 | 77,069 |
| 21 | Drexel Hill, PA | $1,312 | $87,993 | $239,900 | 30,015 |
| 22 | Philadelphia, PA | $1,323 | $60,698 | $232,400 | 1,582,432 |
| 23 | Norristown, PA | $1,337 | $65,058 | $205,100 | 35,782 |
| 24 | Levittown, PA | $1,501 | $101,619 | $311,000 | 50,930 |
| 25 | King of Prussia, PA | $1,995 | $111,600 | $396,500 | 25,025 |
Key Takeaways
- Altoona, PA ranks #1 with a median rent of $789.
- The top 5 cities are: Altoona, PA; Williamsport, PA; Erie, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA; York, PA.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $50,171, with a population of 43,508.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.