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LOS ANGELES vs. PHILADELPHIA
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Los Angeles, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
40.4%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$14,302
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Los Angeles, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
77.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.9% higher
Commute
14.2% lower
Health
13.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.5% higher
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