Queens, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 37.6% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,030 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Queens, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower