Santa Clara, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 55.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,690 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Santa Clara, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher