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SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
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San Francisco, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
57.0%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$55,943
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to San Francisco, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
57.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
88.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.5% higher
Commute
10.3% lower
Health
11.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.8% lower
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