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Erie, Pennsylvania retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Erie: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$4,00040
Healthcare
Excellent90
Safety
3 / 5 · Fair68
Climate
3.7 / 5 · Very Good51
Erie PA skyline from tower observation deck

Is Erie a good place to retire?

Erie can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$4,033

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,989

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Housing
$1,608
Utilities
$97
Food
$528
Transportation
$756

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,356

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$655

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Excellent

Hospitals Nearby

city

10

Primary Care Access

city

Excellent

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.9 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

3 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.7 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.7 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

2.9 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.2 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

4 / 5 · Very Good

Age 50+

city

34.4% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation