Irvine, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 42.0% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $46,383 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Irvine, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher