Best Cities for Remote Workers in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania ranks #38 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. Pennsylvania's cost of living (index: 97.6) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.

The high work-from-home rate of 13.8% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. Broadband subscriptions reach 92.1% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.

Taxes are moderate at 8.58% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 67/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $290,401, putting homeownership well within reach.