Cost of Living Calculator - Redwood City, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 62.2% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $134,324 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Redwood City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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