Cost of Living in Philadelphia
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Philadelphia, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Philadelphia is below the New York City baseline (composite index 68 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)54
Groceries index80
Dining out index76
Transport index58
Utilities index70
Median annual salary$62,000
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
State income tax rate3.07%
Est. monthly childcare$1,250
Est. monthly healthcare premium$470
YoY inflation3.0%
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