Zip 16501 (Erie, PA) Rankings

Erie, PA is a city located in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania. It has an estimated population of 98,593 people and has been ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States by BestPlaces.net. According to their rankings, Erie has a cost of living index of 85.2, making it below the national average. The city also boasts an extremely low crime rate, with violent crimes being 9% lower than the rest of the U.S. Despite these positives, Erie’s unemployment rate is slightly higher than the rest of the country at 6%. Furthermore, its air quality index falls slightly below average at 65.4 out of 100. These scores combined have resulted in a livability score for Erie of 66 out of 100 according to BestPlaces rankings

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