Pennsylvania's two major metros — Philadelphia and Pittsburgh — offer very different housing markets. Property taxes of 1.58% are above average and vary significantly by school district, a key factor in total housing cost.
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Pennsylvania property taxes
PA property taxes fund local schools and vary widely by district — some Chester County districts have annual bills that dwarf rural PA counties.
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