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CHICAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $156,425 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Chicago, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

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2.2% lower

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5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.1% higher

Commute

2.5% higher

Health

16.0% higher

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Personal

4.7% higher

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