Fair Oaks, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 23.6% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $23,825 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher