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PALO ALTO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
75.7%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$48,521
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Palo Alto, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
75.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
17.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
94.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.8% higher
Commute
0.9% higher
Health
5.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.0% higher
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