Los Angeles, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $35,755 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Los Angeles, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher