Phoenix, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.4% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,447 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Phoenix, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher