Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 48.3% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $155,020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Brookline, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower