The median home price in Pennsylvania is $275,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $67,600, the price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.
Property taxes in Pennsylvania average 1.58% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $4,345 per year, or $362 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
Pennsylvania has a state income tax of 3.07% flat. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in Pennsylvania is 95 (national average = 100). Everyday expenses beyond housing are close to the national average.