Tucson, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,859 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Tucson, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher