Cost of Living Calculator - Lanham, Maryland vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.6% cheaper than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,516 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lanham, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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