Cleveland, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 45.2% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $97,303 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Cleveland, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  56.8% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher