Which City in Pennsylvania Should You Live In?

A city with a lot going on in the arts, media, and tech departments are what you need in a city, and that's why Philadelphia, or Philly, is the place for you. Philadelphia is the state's most populous city and the one-time heart of the U.S. when it served as the temporary capital when Washington, D.C. was under construction. The history is still alive today as you can visit the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave (along with many other signers of the Declaration of Independence), and some of the best museums in the country. In Philadelphia there are unlimited things to do, see, and learn if your mind is curious and you have good walking shoes.

Your love of sports, hearty food, and Americana make Pittsburgh, aka 'the Steel City' the place for you. Pittsburgh is home to the famous Steelers, and has been named America's Most Livable City by Places Rated Almanac. It also has more bridges than even Venice, Italy, the so-called 'City of Bridges,' clocking in at 446 total. There is always art, music, and good food to be found, as well as some very appealing jobs to find. For these reasons Pittsburgh is one of America's most successful cities.

You enjoy simple indulgences and are most satisfied with a scenic environment, that's why Erie, Pennsylvania is where you belong. Erie is called the Gem City for the presence of Lake Erie, and sits between the cities of Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA, which makes it a good location for anyone who likes to travel often without going too far from home. If you love a quieter, slower way of life with a lot of access to the outdoors, Erie, Pennsylvania could be the right match for you.

You truly believe that community is what makes a city great and love to highlight what makes your city special. That is why you belong in Scranton, which is the embodiment of quirkiness, boasting the only museum in the world dedicated to Harry Houdini, and also home to the location of fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin in the popular comedy The Office. Besides these random little gems, Scranton was also home to the first continuously running electrified streetcars in the country, giving it the nickname 'The Electric City,' and there is a museum dedicated to the history of this development in the city.

Your tastes are All-American and you find that true happiness comes in the pursuit of your individual passions, and Williamsport is compatible with these preferences. Williamsport once had more millionaires per-capita than anywhere else in the world, so it may be good luck for anyone who moves here! It is also the headquarters of Little League Baseball and hosts their World Series every year. Its population values culture, community, and the history of the town, and have been working since the early 2000s to revitalize the area. Any civic-minded person looking for a new community could find a good fit in the city of Williamsport.

Your interest in history and community means you belong in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with its rich history, including that it has one of the oldest continuously operating farmer's markets in the United States! Foodies and natural-minded people are right at home in Harrisburg, which is the state's capital city. It has an important role in American history including its Industrialization and the American Civil War, making it a good choice for anyone interested in history and Americana.