Arlington, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 35.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,833 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Arlington, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower