Glendale, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 45.5% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $35,418 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Glendale, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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