Regional Price Parity, all items
97.6
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Housing price parity (rents)
85.1
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Utilities price parity
109.3
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Goods price parity
99.4
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Healthcare index
97
Regular gasoline price
$4.36 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Cost of living index
95.6
U.S. avg = 100
Housing cost index
87
Historical data
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Cost of living index
2010–202495.6▼ 5%
Composite cost of living index (U.S. average = 100).
Cost of Living Index
Overall cost of living in Pennsylvania.
Regional Price Parity, all items
97.6
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Rank
Below average
Most expensive area
Philadelphia suburbs
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–202497.6▼ 2%
BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 97.6 | 100 |
Housing Costs
What housing costs in Pennsylvania.
Housing price parity (rents)
85.1
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$253,000
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–202485.1▼ 2%
BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 85.1 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Energy and utility bills in Pennsylvania.
Utilities price parity
109.3
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Electricity price per kWh (Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington)
$0.205 per kWh
2024 · BLS Average Price Data
Avg. electricity bill
$130 /mo
Electricity price
17.0 ¢/kWh
Utilities price parity
2008–2024109.3▲ 0%
BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington)
1979–2024$0.205▲ 294%
BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APUS12B72610).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 109.3 | 100 |
| Electricity price (¢/kWh)2024, EIA | 17.0 | 16.0 |
Food Costs
Grocery and food prices in Pennsylvania.
Goods price parity
99.4
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Avg. monthly grocery bill
$490
Restaurant meal
$18
Goods price parity
2008–202499.4▼ 2%
BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 99.4 | 100 |
Healthcare Costs
Medical costs in Pennsylvania.
Healthcare index
97
Avg. annual premium
$8,050
Employer plan
Doctor visit
$130
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare index2024, MERIC | 97 | 100 |
Transportation Costs
Getting around in Pennsylvania.
Regular gasoline price
$4.36 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Monthly transit pass
$96
SEPTA
Regular gasoline price
1994–2025$3.12▲ 184%
U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, Central Atlantic region (PADD 1B), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R1Y_DPG).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $4.36 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |
More figures
Utilities index
105
Food & groceries index
100
Healthcare index
97
Transportation index
103
Avg. electricity bill
$130 /mo