Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 41.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $141,333 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Folsom
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower