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Pennsylvania cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Pennsylvania has a cost-of-living index of 96.2 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $48,100, median household income of $77,545, combined average sales tax about 6.34%, and regular gas about $4.109/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index96.2100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$48,100
Median HH income$77,545
Sales tax (comb.)6.34%
Gas (87 octane)$4.109/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityPhiladelphia (1,550,542)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Flat 3.07%

Sales tax: 6% state (combined avg. ~6.34%)

Major industries: Manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, energy (natural gas), tourism, finance, higher ed

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~85°F (July, Philly area) · Winter low ~23°F (January)

Culture (context)

Independence Hall / Liberty Bell / Carnegie Museums (Pittsburgh)

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FAQ

What is Pennsylvania's cost of living index?

Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 96.2 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Pennsylvania?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $48,100 for Pennsylvania.

What is median household income in Pennsylvania?

Median household income in Pennsylvania is $77,545 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Pennsylvania?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Pennsylvania is 6.34%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?

State income tax in Pennsylvania: Flat 3.07%.

What was regular gas in Pennsylvania in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $4.109 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.