Affordability
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Report: 3 Pennsylvania cities among the most affordable for senior housing
The report from online directory Seniorly found that Johnstown, Scranton, and McKeesport are among the 25 U.S. cities with the lowest monthly assisted living costs, while Pennsylvania ranks in the middle of the pack among states.
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Here’s who’s paying less for inhalers in Pennsylvania, and how it happened
Pennsylvanians with asthma are seeing the price of their inhalers drop from $645 to $35, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Pennsylvanians will see a change in their electric bills starting in June
All Pennsylvania regulated electric companies are adjusting their rates starting June 1, with most lowering their rates and only one increasing them.
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Pennsylvania’s 4 best budget-friendly vacations, according to readers
Looking for the best cheap vacation spots in Pennsylvania? Our readers have chosen the top four budget-friendly vacation options in the Keystone State.
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How much is the cost of living in Pennsylvania’s top 10 metropolitan areas? Here’s the breakdown
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost for a family of four in Pennsylvania to enjoy a “modest yet adequate” standard of living is $87,500 a year. But if you live in one of the state’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, you’ll need to make more than that. A lot more in some areas.
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Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Pennsylvania, grocery prices rose 8.2% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
