Syracuse, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 24.9% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $18,728 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Syracuse, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher