Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 50.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $37,500 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Alameda, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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