Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Pacifica, California


The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 111.5% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $203,078 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
515% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Pacifica, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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