Riverside, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.7% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,150 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Riverside, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher