Pennsylvania City Named One of the Lowest for Inflation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You can't get through a conversation these days without someone bringing up the word "inflation." It's going down, thankfully, but inflation is still a hot topic. So, how much is inflation rising in Pennsylvania right now?

The crew at WalletHub.com has put together a study looking at the largest 23 cities in the U.S. and comparing them based on inflation. "In 2022, Americans are dealing with sky-high inflation, which hit a 40-year high earlier this year," the study says. "Though inflation has started to slightly trend downward due to factors like the Federal Reserve rate hikes, the year-over-year inflation rate was still a whopping 8.3% in August. This high inflation is driven by a variety of factors, including the continued presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and labor shortages. The government is hoping to continue to rein in inflation with additional aggressive interest rate hikes this year, but exactly how much of an effect that will have remains to be seen."

To pinpoint the cities where inflation is rising the most, WalletHub compared the 23 largest major MSAs (Metropolitan Statistical Areas) in America across two key metrics related to the Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation. "We compared the Consumer Price Index for the latest month for which BLS data is available to two months prior and one year prior to get a snapshot of how inflation has changed in the short and long term," they state.

So, where does Pennsylvania fall? One Pennsylvania city, Philadelphia, is included in the study. Overall, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington has the No. 15 highest inflation rate out of 23 cities. The Consumer Price Index change for the past two months is -00% and for the past year is 8.60%. That puts Philadelphia in the top nine for the lowest inflation rate, out of the 23 major markets analyzed. Find the full study here.

I'm always surprised how many people say fall is their favorite season, but it is a beautiful time of year, especially in Pennsylvania. I personally think Pennsylvania offers some of the best fall colors in the entire U.S., and now is the perfect time to start planning that fall trip to see those vibrant autumn shades. I'm already seeing a few leaves changing colors, and while it's beautiful, I have to admit that I'm not very happy to see the changing leaves, since it means summer is winding down. I'm not ready for it to end, because we all know that snow is on the way.

The crew at VisitPA.com has put together a list of the best places to view fall foliage in Pennsylvania. "Nothing signals the advent of autumn in Pennsylvania like when the state’s natural landscape begins to burst with glittering displays of red, yellow, and purple," they state in the article. "From the large-scale transformations in Allegheny National Forest and Rothrock State Forest to historical sights framed by varying shades of gold, visitors can catch a glimpse of this annual spectacle by foot, bike, or car!"

Of course, the best times to view fall foliage differs by region and year, so check with your local spots before venturing out on a big fall foliage viewing trip. I can't wait to head to some of these destinations to take in the fall colors. Why not make a family trip out of it, or a weekend with friends? Read on for the full list of the best places to see fall foliage in Pennsylvania via the crew at VisitPA.com. What is your favorite spot to view the fall colors in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia? Reach out to us on social media and let us know your favorite areas to view the bright colors.

25. Gettysburg National Military Park

Best viewing time: late October

https://www.nps.gov/gett/

24. Pennsylvania Route 6

Best viewing time: mid to late October

https://www.paroute6.com/