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
      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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher