Atlanta, Georgia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $215,951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Atlanta, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher