Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Channel Islands Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Channel Islands Beach, California is 92.8% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $188,618 in Channel Islands Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Channel Islands Beach, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in Channel Islands Beach
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Channel Islands Beach, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Channel Islands Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.8% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower