Jacksonville, Alabama vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,338 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Jacksonville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville, AL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Jacksonville, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher