San Diego, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 34.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $98,192 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to San Diego, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher