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Most Affordable Cities in Pennsylvania

Cities with the lowest cost of living in Pennsylvania.

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1.Johnstown, PA85.9 2.Altoona, PA89.5 3.Erie, PA91.0 4.Williamsport, PA92.3 5.Lebanon, PA93.2 6.Scranton, PA93.6 7.Chambersburg, PA94.6 8.Pittsburgh, PA94.7 9.Gettysburg, PA95.4 10.York, PA96.0 11.State College, PA96.8 12.Reading, PA97.1 13.Lancaster, PA98.3 14.Harrisburg, PA98.7 15.Allentown, PA100.0 16.Philadelphia, PA102.6