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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 75.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $97,043 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Palo Alto, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
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  75.7% lower
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  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
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  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
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  Personal
  6.0% higher
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