West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.8% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $38,889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher