Thinking about living in Pennsylvania?
Youve come to the right place.
Home to a population of nearly 13 million, Pennsylvania is the 5th most populous state in the country.
Pros & Cons of Living in Pennsylvania | (Shutterstock/f11photo)
Dont hesitate to reach out with questions, Im here to help!
Read on for my personal experience below.
Also, did you know that Pittsburgh is considered one of thebest cities in the countryfor singles?
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In fact,two Pennsylvania citiesare considered the some of the most affordable in the country.
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Best of both worlds.
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The states median home price is$270,000, which is well below the national average of$428,000.
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From breathtaking hills (the Appalachian Mountains are something else!)
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to untouched forests and striking lakes, Pennsylvania has it all.
I love living in a state where nature is never more than a short drive away.
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If youre new to the area, allow me to help you out.
Heres a quick roundup of the teams youll need to know about before moving to Pennsylvania.
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Liberty Bell and Independence Hall (Shutterstock/Songquan Deng)
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Its the home of the Philly cheese steak!
Philadelphia is home to one of themost iconic American dishes, the epic Philly cheese steak.
Juicy cuts of grease-grilled beef sandwiched generously between onions and cheese before being enveloped but a soft Amoroso bun.
Its the perfect grease-to-carb ratio and is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest eater.
Head straight to Delassandros for the best.
Cons of Living in Pennsylvania
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Safety is a concern
Philadelphias crime rates consistently rank above the national average.
Our excellence in this department spans the gamut from petty crime to terribly offensive.
Murders, assaults, robberies and property crime, we seem to be holding our own.
Whats worse, in 2022 it was reported that Philadelphia has seenone of the highest increases in homicide rates.
Which is a heartbreaking statistic, to say the least.
Most of the crime is concentrated in the largest city, Philadelphia (which is quite common).
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I experience racism many times while living in Pennsylvania.
Hell, Philadelphia is considered the12th most segregated cityin the country.
In fact, this was one of the things I disliked most about living in Pennsylvania.
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But its true, and youll notice the poverty in a myriad ways.
All told, you cant escape the feeling of daily poverty while living in Philadelphia.
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Did you know that Philadelphia has some of thehighest AC usagein the country?
Budget that into the cost of living in Pennsylvania.
FAQ Retiring in Pennsylvania
Yes,Pennsylvania is a good place to live.
As mentioned, retirement income is tax-exempt for those living in Pennsylvania.
Between the generous tax cuts and affordable housing market, Pennsylvania is a great place to retire.
