Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 43.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,311 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Washington
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Philadelphia, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower