Pursue Your Happiness

Pennsylvania is the perfect place to settle down and enjoy life. In addition to its rich history, Pennsylvania has a four-season climate, cultural delights in the cities, and natural wonders that you won’t find anywhere else.

3.07% Personal earned income tax rate

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Taxes on pensions, social security, or money taken out from an IRA or 401K

Median property tax is $1,556 per $100,000 of assessed home value. Partial rebates available for qualifying renters or buyers over 50.

Pennsylvania has become a relocation destination for those over 55. One reason is that retirement income is free from taxation. This makes it easy to spend more money on the things that you want to do, and Pennsylvania has something for everyone to love. There are many attractions for history enthusiasts such as Historic Gettysburg Battlefield. Cultural arts venues like historical theaters and museums are all over the state. Dozens of breweries as well as wineries and vineyards call Pennsylvania home. From ski resorts to Amish villages, Pennsylvania can be a wonderful place to retire.

Climate

Pennsylvania has a humid four-season climate. It is warm in the summer but hardly if ever reaches past the 90s. The winter brings in the cold and often ice and snow. Spring and fall present more moderate temperatures, although spring is a bit wetter. And, the fall foliage simply shouldn’t be missed here.

Health Care

A study by WalletHub found Pennsylvania to be 12th in the U.S. in terms of price, accessibility, and successful outcomes for patients. This study also concluded that Pennsylvania is 7th in the nation in terms of doctors per capita. And, the University of Pennsylvania hospital is one of the best in the country.