Berkeley, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 55.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $88,124 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Berkeley, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher