Vancouver, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.0% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,492 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Vancouver, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher