Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 39.6% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,449 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Cambridge, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower