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Moving from Colorado to Pennsylvania

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Colorado to Pennsylvania move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Colorado

Population5.8M
State Income Tax4.4%
Avg Home Price$545,000
Avg Rent$1,750/mo
Property Tax Rate0.51%
DESTINATION

Moving to Pennsylvania

Population13.0M
State Income Tax3.07%
Avg Home Price$270,000
Avg Rent$1,200/mo
Property Tax Rate1.58%

Why Are People Moving from Colorado to Pennsylvania?

The migration corridor between Colorado and Pennsylvania is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. The average home price in Pennsylvania is $275,000 less than Colorado, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Pennsylvania average 30°F, compared to 35°F in Colorado.

Jobs & Industry: Pennsylvania's key industries include Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, which attract professionals from Colorado's Technology and Aerospace sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

2047 mi
37.2h drive
Denver, CO
Philadelphia, PA
via I-40 East
1713 mi
31.1h drive
Denver, CO
Pittsburgh, PA
via I-40 East
2052 mi
37.3h drive
Colorado Springs, CO
Philadelphia, PA
via I-40 East
1718 mi
31.2h drive
Colorado Springs, CO
Pittsburgh, PA
via I-40 East
2037 mi
37h drive
Aurora, CO
Philadelphia, PA
via I-40 East
1702 mi
30.9h drive
Aurora, CO
Pittsburgh, PA
via I-40 East

Cities in Colorado

Denver

Population716K
Median Home Price$550,000

Colorado Springs

Population479K
Median Home Price$420,000

Aurora

Population386K
Median Home Price$440,000

Other Major Cities

Boulder
Fort Collins

Cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

Population1.6M
Median Home Price$250,000

Pittsburgh

Population303K
Median Home Price$210,000

Other Major Cities

Allentown
Erie
Harrisburg

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1878 miles between Colorado and Pennsylvania:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,739
3–4 BR Home
$4,254

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Colorado → Pennsylvania Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Pennsylvania within 20 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Pennsylvania after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Pennsylvania vehicle inspection requirement: Required annually.

Things to Know About Pennsylvania

  • • Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
  • • State-controlled liquor stores (Fine Wine & Good Spirits)
  • • Philadelphia wage tax applies to all who work in the city

What's Different: Colorado vs Pennsylvania

Taxes

Colorado Income Tax:4.4%
Pennsylvania Income Tax:3.07%
Colorado Property Tax:0.51%
Pennsylvania Property Tax:1.58%

Weather

Colorado Summer Avg:88°F
Pennsylvania Summer Avg:82°F
Colorado Winter Avg:35°F
Pennsylvania Winter Avg:30°F

Cost of Living

Colorado COL Index:110
Pennsylvania COL Index:100
Colorado Avg Home Price:$545,000
Pennsylvania Avg Home Price:$270,000
Colorado Avg Rent:$1,750/mo
Pennsylvania Avg Rent:$1,200/mo

Ready to make the move to Pennsylvania?

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