Most Affordable Cities in Pennsylvania (2026)

Most affordable cities in Pennsylvania by rent-to-income ratio.

Minimum population: 25,000

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#↑	City	Population	Score	Med. Income
🥇	PittsburghPA	303,843	62	$60,187
🥈	EriePA	94,826	62	$43,135
🥉	PhiladelphiaPA	1,593,208	57	$57,537
4	ReadingPA	94,601	56	$42,852
5	AllentownPA	125,292	54	$52,449

About This Ranking

Most affordable cities in Pennsylvania by rent-to-income ratio.

Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.

Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.