San Francisco, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 57.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $30,123 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to San Francisco, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
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  Personal
  6.8% lower
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