{"id":3663,"date":"2024-03-04T09:47:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T09:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=3663"},"modified":"2024-10-28T20:24:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T20:24:48","slug":"moving-to-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Moving to Pennsylvania Right for You? A 2024 Guide."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Moving_to_Pennsylvania_Heres_what_you_need_to_know\" title=\"Moving to Pennsylvania? Here\u2019s what you need to know\">Moving to Pennsylvania? Here\u2019s what you need to know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#First_A_Little_History_One_Great_Reason_to_Move_to_Pennsylvania\" title=\"First A Little History. One Great Reason to Move to Pennsylvania.\">First A Little History. One Great Reason to Move to Pennsylvania.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Fun_Facts_about_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Fun Facts about Pennsylvania\">Fun Facts about Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_moving_to_Pennsylvania\" title=\"What are the pros and cons of moving to Pennsylvania?\">What are the pros and cons of moving to Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Cons_of_Living_in_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Cons of Living in Pennsylvania\">Cons of Living in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#The_Pros_of_Living_in_Pennsylvania\" title=\"The Pros of Living in Pennsylvania\">The Pros of Living in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Pennsylvania_Economy_and_Employment\" title=\"Pennsylvania Economy and Employment\">Pennsylvania Economy and Employment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Why_Moving_to_Pennsylvania_Offers_Opportunity_Financial_Growth_and_a_High_Quality_of_Life\" title=\"Why Moving to Pennsylvania Offers Opportunity, Financial Growth, and a High Quality of Life.\">Why Moving to Pennsylvania Offers Opportunity, Financial Growth, and a High Quality of Life.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Pennsylvanias_Best_Cities\" title=\"Pennsylvania&#8217;s Best Cities\">Pennsylvania&#8217;s Best Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Eastern_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Eastern Pennsylvania\">Eastern Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Central_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Central Pennsylvania\">Central Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Western_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Western Pennsylvania\">Western Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Our_Final_Sell_on_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Our Final Sell on Pennsylvania\">Our Final Sell on Pennsylvania<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Our_final_sell_on_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Our final sell on Pennsylvania?\">Our final sell on Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-pennsylvania\/#Making_the_Move_to_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Making the Move to Pennsylvania\">Making the Move to Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_to_Pennsylvania_Heres_what_you_need_to_know\"><\/span><b>Moving to Pennsylvania? Here\u2019s what you need to know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198533928 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198533928 BCX0\">Relocating can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to narrowing down places to live. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198533928 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198533928 BCX0\"> worry, this <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198533928 BCX0\">post<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198533928 BCX0\"> will help you decide if Pennsylvania is your next big adventure!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW198533928 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1880\" height=\"974\" class=\"wp-image-3670 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Nevada\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/philly-at-night.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/philly-at-night.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/philly-at-night-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/philly-at-night-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/philly-at-night-1024x531.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Besides being extraordinarily tricky to spell, Pennsylvania is also a tricky state to describe properly. What\u2019s true for one part of the state can be decidedly different just an hour\u2019s drive away. Our advice: embrace the contradictions, enjoy the characters you\u2019ll meet, and figure out something fun to do with all the money you\u2019ll save (the cost of living is relatively low here).<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019re not going to claim we can tell you everything you\u2019d ever need to know about living in Pennsylvania \u2013 but with the help of our local team members we are going to share the most important things that we know about moving and living here. By the way, we\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/\"><em>Bellhop Movers<\/em><\/a>, \u2013 we make the whole experience of moving much easier. We can help you relocate to and from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and pretty much everywhere else too.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_A_Little_History_One_Great_Reason_to_Move_to_Pennsylvania\"><\/span>First A Little History. One Great Reason to Move to Pennsylvania.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The state was founded by William Penn, a member of the Quaker sect that believed in religious freedom. Back then most states had a strong religious affiliation with a different form of Christianity (protestant or puritan or mainstream with a \u2018go-to-church and believe like us\u2019 requirement). Penn said \u2018pray as you wish.\u2019 This tolerance attracted free-thinkers who just wanted to make money, like Benjamin Franklin who invented the lending library, public fire brigades, bifocals, an efficient stove, and frugally favored beer over wine and vegetables over beef.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/moving-to\/philadelphia-pennsylvania\/\">Philadelphia<\/a> served as the nation\u2019s first capital; its revolutionary war population of 38,000 dwarfed New York (25,000) and Boston (16,000). If you love American history, you will love Philly\u2019s brick-lined streets, famous Federal Period historical buildings and now thriving urban vibe.<\/p>\r\n<p>The state was one of the first to push \u2018westward ho\u2019 and arriving immigrants took advantage of Penn\u2019s generous land offers. The state\u2019s geography and large free-flowing rivers spawned a 350+ mile canal system that reached to Pittsburgh, creating it\u2019s fame as a regional powerhouse. So, it deserves its nick name as the \u2018Keystone State\u2019 (that weird-shaped stone the Romans made famous in the arches).<\/p>\r\n<p>The state suffered declines as rust-belt manufacturing declined. Happily, it\u2019s bouncing back with a new and diversified economy.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Facts_about_Pennsylvania\"><\/span><b>Fun Facts about Pennsylvania<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s technically not a state. Pennsylvania is actually one of the four \u201ccommonwealths\u201d in the continental U.S. (The others are Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Virginia.) In the greater scheme of things, this means absolutely nothing regarding daily life, it dates back to political thinking that was popular in the 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century. Despite calling itself a commonwealth, Pennsylvania\u2019s nickname is &#8220;The Keystone State,&#8221; in reference to its central role in the founding of the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania prides itself on being the first to achieve many wonderful things. It was the first state to protest against slavery and it was the first to pass an abolition law in the United States. The first American flag, stock market, computer, automobile service station, daily newspaper, zoological garden, toll road, art museum, hospital, radio broadcast, little league baseball game and the country\u2019s first commercial pretzel factory \u2026 it all happened \u2013 first \u2013 here. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_moving_to_Pennsylvania\"><\/span><b>What are the pros and cons of moving to Pennsylvania?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like anywhere else, there are some really great things about living in Pennsylvania and there are some not-so-great things to contend with too. We\u2019re going to get those pesky cons out of the way first.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Living_in_Pennsylvania\"><\/span><b>Cons of Living in Pennsylvania<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>(These \u2018cons\u2019 are really meant for people moving from the \u2018always sunny west\u2019 or the \u2018always hot and humid south.\u2019 Most folks who are coming from the northeast or central states may feel right at home.)<\/p>\r\n<p><u>Weather<\/u>. The state is 283-miles long with very different weather at the borders. Closer to the Great Lakes, one can get lots of cold and snow (Erie, PA, for example). Philly is more temperate and experiences more humid days. August can be a brutal month, and many prefer to vacation then. Are we being picky? Truthfully, it\u2019s not much different than any other state in the mid-Atlantic. We encourage both snow suits and air-conditioning to handle the varied climate.<\/p>\r\n<p><u>Driving can be exciting<\/u>. Infrastructure was built over a city designed for walking and carriages. Highway on-ramps seem random, some are super-short and dump you right into traffic fast, others allow you time to gently merge. Some even have a stop sign at the end of the ramp. And then there\u2019s the infamous \u201cPittsburgh Left\u201d which can occur when two drivers meet at an intersection that lacks a left turn lane or arrow. When confronted with this situation, the driver going straight lets the driver who wants to go left go ahead to avoid a traffic buildup. The agreement is made by pointing, waving or a fast flash of headlights.<\/p>\r\n<p>Like most eastern states, the <u>infrastructure can be a little creaky<\/u>. A significant number of roads and bridges need to be repaired, which can add to driving detours. In the summer of 2023, Philly showed how to do fix this when a key highway bridge collapsed and it was rebuilt in record time. So, yes, there is a focus and a solution.<\/p>\r\n<p><u>Liquor sales<\/u> are different than in most states. The state still exerts control (since Prohibition). Outlets are limited for anything beyond \u2018basic\u2019 wine, beer, and spirits. Foreign wine imports and hand-crafted artisan spirits have a hard time making it through the bureaucracy, so your choices are limited and exotics can be expensive.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pros_of_Living_in_Pennsylvania\"><\/span><b>The Pros of Living in Pennsylvania<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><u>Cost of living is relatively low here<\/u>,\u00a0 roughly 2% less than the national average (according to RentCafe) and much more in the central and more rural parts of the state. You save on housing, which is 13% lower than the national average, but utilities are 8% higher. Overall, the state is considered more affordable than 30 other states. Housing can be significantly cheaper than in neighboring states.<\/p>\r\n<p><u>Taxes are low<\/u> and easy to calculate too. The state income tax rate is a flat 3.07 percent for everyone, with a modest 6% sales tax. And while Pennsylvania may not be the first place you think of when you consider where to retire, perhaps it should be. Retirement income (such as 401(k)s, Social Security, pensions, and IRAs) are exempt from state tax in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\r\n<p><u>It\u2019s beautiful<\/u>. The forests, mountains, waterfalls, rock formations, those rolling farmlands \u2026 the state even has its own Grand Canyon (also known as Pine Creek Gorge). Philly sits on the Delaware River which affords lots of recreational opportunities in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/dewa\/\">Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.<\/a> And if you want the full-on four distinct seasons experience, you\u2019ll definitely find it here in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\r\n<p><u>Eastern PA is close to \u2018cooler,\u2019 more expensive places<\/u>. Philly is the butt of undeserved jokes from folks in NYC and DC. Drive times, buses and Amtrak make it affordable to visit them, pocket the difference in living costs and have the last laugh.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1880\" height=\"895\" class=\"wp-image-3671 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Nevada\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/10th-st-bridge.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/10th-st-bridge.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/10th-st-bridge-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/10th-st-bridge-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/10th-st-bridge-1024x487.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pennsylvania_Economy_and_Employment\"><\/span>Pennsylvania Economy and Employment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Pennsylvania ranks 6<sup>th<\/sup> in terms of share of the U.S. economy, pretty good as it transitions from a traditional base of steel and manufacturing. Today it\u2019s economy is broadly diversified as finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing sectors account for nearly one-fifth of its economy. Healthcare and education are a big deal too. It\u2019s unemployment rate is lower than the national average.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Moving_to_Pennsylvania_Offers_Opportunity_Financial_Growth_and_a_High_Quality_of_Life\"><\/span>Why Moving to Pennsylvania Offers Opportunity, Financial Growth, and a High Quality of Life.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Pennsylvania is complicated when it comes to determining the level of opportunity, financial growth, and quality of life the state offers. Rural areas are, frankly, rural. Yet these are within fairly easy driving distance to more urban choices we mention here. So you can pick the lifestyle and cost of living that suits you.<\/p>\r\n<p>Between being home to some of the best universities in the world, high-ranking health institutions, rich history and four beautiful seasons \u2026 Pennsylvania offers all the essentials for a high-quality of life.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you remember, earlier we mentioned that Pennsylvania is known as the Keystone state for its central location. This has also gifted the state with miles and miles of stunning landscape that include mountain trails, rivers and stunning forests. And on many summer weekends in August, it seems like half of Philly is swimming at New Jersey beaches.<\/p>\r\n<p>So, if you want to get outdoors, it won\u2019t be a problem in Pennsylvania.<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-705038165\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" class=\"wp-image-3672 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Nevada\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/austin-pacheco-666207-unsplash.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/austin-pacheco-666207-unsplash.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/austin-pacheco-666207-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/austin-pacheco-666207-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/austin-pacheco-666207-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-are-the-best-places-to-live-in-pennsylvania\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pennsylvanias_Best_Cities\"><\/span>Pennsylvania&#8217;s Best Cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive in, we want to clarify that \u201cBest\u201d is whatever fits your idea of a great life. If you\u2019re looking to farm, or just escape city life, our top picks are going to seem absurd to you. We\u2019re focusing on larger, urban or suburban areas for the most part. But there plenty of options, and you\u2019re sure to find the right place for you in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eastern_Pennsylvania\"><\/span><b>Eastern Pennsylvania<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Philadelphia is the largest city in the state and offers all the urban amenities you could ever want, in a city that is human-sized. William Penn designed the city for walkers with many small parks anchoring surrounding homes. It\u2019s a great mix of old and new with plenty to keep you busy:\u00a0 the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Museum, the science-focused <a href=\"https:\/\/fi.edu\/en\">Franklin Institute<\/a>, edgy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/south-street\/\">South Street<\/a>, and Constitution Hall, along with outstanding restaurants, theater, and shopping. If sports are your thing, it\u2019s got all the major sports teams too.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ten of the country\u2019s largest law firms and twelve Fortune 500 companies, including Comcast and Crown Holdings, have their headquarters in the Philadelphia area. The federal government also has a large presence there, with the East Coast operations of the U.S. Mint and a division of the Federal Reserve Bank located nearby. The city is also known as one of the largest health education and research centers in the U.S. Understandably, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-philadelphia\/\">cost of living<\/a> is higher here than in the rest of the state, yet for out-of-state folks considering a move, it can be surprisingly affordable<\/p>\r\n<p>The city is the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/fact\/table\/pittsburghcitypennsylvania,philadelphiacitypennsylvania,US,PA\/PST045223\">diverse<\/a> in the state with strongly rooted Black and Italian heritages. The city is proud of its 200+ year openness that extends to today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/lgbt\/\">LGBTQ<\/a>+ culture. History is everywhere in the city, and we encourage you to wander and learn about its role in our Revolutionary War, Continental Congress, and its most famous resident: B. Franklin. Visit the 9<sup>th<\/sup> Street <a href=\"https:\/\/italianmarketphilly.org\/\">Italian Market<\/a> in South Philly where Rocky trained, and find your fave, famous Philly cheesesteak. Still hungry? Bring cash to <a href=\"https:\/\/angelospizzeriasouthphiladelphia.com\/\">Angelo\u2019s Pizzeria<\/a> where people line up before they open.<\/p>\r\n<p>We know several young west coast college graduates who moved to Philly and are as happy as clams. They like the bike-friendly community, public transit and affordably priced housing.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/pa\/philadelphia\/long-distance-movers\/\">moving long-distance to Philadelphia<\/a>, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/philadelphia-pennsylvania\/\">city guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Allentown<\/strong> is Pennsylvania\u2019s third largest metro area, and is home to the Allentown Symphony Hall, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davincisciencecenter.org\/?\">Da Vinci Science Center<\/a> for kids, and Lehigh Canal Park. You\u2019ll find a mix of historic homes (average home value $267,000), and many of the older industrial mills and manufacturing centers are being transformed into apartments and lofts. It\u2019s an easy 1-hour plus drive to Philly and slightly less than two-hours NYC.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Reading,<\/strong> located near Bear Creek Mountain, is smaller and much quieter than its two eastern siblings. Its cost of living slightly higher than the national average, but housing is cheaper ($227,000), a lot cheaper than comparable homes in greater Philly. You\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to shop wisely as Reading is known as the \u201cOutlet Capital of the World.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Pennsylvania\"><\/span>Central Pennsylvania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The cost of living in this region is below the national average, and life is conducted at a delightfully slower pace. Lancaster-Ephrata is home to the country\u2019s largest Amish population. Gettysburg and Harrisburg offer historic attractions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/gett\/\">Gettysburg National Military Park<\/a>, preserving the historic battlefield that changed the Civil War.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Harrisburg<\/strong> is the state capital which anchors a steady economy. Its diverse population of 50,000 and average home price of $229,552 may be your cup of tea. Or if you want the added culture of a small university town with an active and passionate football following consider <strong>State College<\/strong>, the home of Penn State, with affordable homes averaging $327,000.<\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s all about nature in central Pennsylvania \u2026 and festivals. Don\u2019t miss the Selinsgrove Market Street Festival, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaverfair.org\/\">Beaver Community Fair<\/a>, celebrating country living, or the 9-day <a href=\"https:\/\/bloomsburgfair.com\/\">Bloomsburg Fair<\/a>,\u00a0 just to name a few. The gently rolling hills make for great road trips, bicycling, and roadside picnics.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Western_Pennsylvania\"><\/span>Western Pennsylvania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>During Covid young professionals began migrating to Pittsburgh in droves because of the bustling startup scene, strong industry, and a reasonable cost of living in comparison to much larger east coast cities. Carnegie-Mellon University\u2019s reputation as a tech-savvy institution (favored by big tech like IBM and Microsoft) has created a thriving start-up culture.\u00a0 Affordable housing compared to the Bay Area and Austin, TX mean home sales there go further here. The average home price in Pittsburgh is $216,662 (compared to the U.S. $410,000 average and Austin\u2019s $525,000), according to Zillow.<\/p>\r\n<p>Pittsburgh, the second-largest city in the state, is right at the junction of the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela Rivers. Its water location made it big and important early in our history as a barge-transport gateway to the Mississippi and far-away New Orleans. Now Steel City is known for its bustling, walkable downtown area. Businesses here include Facebook and Google, Kraft\/Heinz, PPG, Alcoa.<\/p>\r\n<p>The city has an especially strong cultural scene, <a href=\"https:\/\/carnegiemuseums.org\/\">Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh<\/a>, Children\u2019s Museum of Pittsburgh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warhol.org\/\">Andy Warhol Museum<\/a> (the largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist).\u00a0 Other art galleries plus a lively club\/music scene will keep you busy. Its population is welcomingly diverse, thanks in part to its many universities: Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Duquesne University.<\/p>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-pittsburgh-pennsylvania\/\">cost of living<\/a> used to be a bargain. Now it\u2019s about the same as the national average with the run-up in home values. Still, housing is 7% cheaper than the U.S. average.<\/p>\r\n<p>Pittsburgh has a great mix of living areas. Neighborhoods worth exploring include Squirrel Hill for families (ranked as the most expensive neighborhood at $691,000 by Zillow), Lawrenceville for professional couples ($316,766), and up-and-coming East Liberty ($248,549).\u00a0 South Slope offers views and value (average home price of $141,000). Check out the homes and views from Mount Washington Park. Suburbs worth exploring include Mount Lebanon, Fox Chapel, and Sewickley.<\/p>\r\n<p>Want recreation? Camping, hiking, and canoeing galore surround the city. Stroll to <a href=\"https:\/\/pittsburghpa.gov\/citiparks\/point-state\">Point State Park<\/a> where the three rivers merge, first stopping and grabbing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Primanti+Bros.+Restaurant+and+Bar\/@40.4402462,-80.005227,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8834f156a5026db1:0x569456f888725b7!8m2!3d40.4402462!4d-80.0026467!16s%2Fg%2F1td4f681?entry=ttu\">Primanti Bros<\/a> sandwich, world famous for its fillings of cole slaw <em>and<\/em> <em>french fries. <\/em>Or wander around the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, dedicated to the interpretation and promotion of the region\u2019s steel-making heritage.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/pa\/pittsburgh\/long-distance-movers\/\">moving long-distance to Pittsburgh<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/pittsburgh-pennsylvania\/\">check out our city guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Final_Sell_on_Pennsylvania\"><\/span>Our Final Sell on Pennsylvania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>We have one final sell on Pennsylvania. It\u2019s our trump card of sorts that we\u2019ve been holding onto until now because it\u2019s just that sweet. Are you ready? Are you sitting down? We think you\u2019re gonna like this.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.<\/h4>\r\n<p>Whether they were chocolate Kisses, Almond Joys, or Mr. Goodbars, we imagine you\u2019ve had your fair share of Hershey\u2019s chocolate over the years. We know we have. Pennsylvania is home to the sweetest place in the United States\u2026 Hershey. When Milton S. Hershey started the beloved Hershey Chocolate Company it was right here in Hershey, Pennsylvania and in our opinion\u2026 that alone may just make it worth moving here. Come take a tour of the factory and decide.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-our-final-sell-on-pennsylvania\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_final_sell_on_Pennsylvania\"><\/span>Our final sell on Pennsylvania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>We have one final sell on Pennsylvania. It\u2019s our trump card of sorts that we\u2019ve been holding onto until now because it\u2019s just that sweet. Are you ready? Are you sitting down? We think you\u2019re gonna like this.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"h-9-chocolate-chocolate-and-more-chocolate\">9. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Whether they were chocolate kisses, Almond Joys or Mr. Goodbars\u2026 we imagine you\u2019ve your fair share of Hershey\u2019s chocolate over the years. We know we have. Well, it just so happens that Pennsylvania is home to the sweetest place in the United States\u2026 Hershey. When Milton S. 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