Oakland, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.5% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $124,334 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Oakland, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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