Washington, District of Columbia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 30.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $23,008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Washington, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher