Detroit, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.4% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,188 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Detroit, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% higher
      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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher