Elk Grove, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 23.2% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $38,377 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Elk Grove, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher