Should I move to Philadelphia?

Philadelphia, PA, United States has a cost of living 21.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.5). It is ranked #43 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 138.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Philadelphia?

The cost of living in Philadelphia is 21.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.5). Groceries are 14.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 26.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,079 per month. Local purchasing power index is 138.3 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 PA, United States · #43 of 538 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Philadelphia?

21.5% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-21.5%

vs NYC

EUR 1,079

Geschatte huur in

138.3

Koopkracht

Very strong

Koopkracht

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Philadelphia?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Philadelphia

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

78.5 Above average

Huur

42.1 Affordable

Boodschappen

86.0 Above average

Restaurants

73.2 Moderate

Koopkracht

138.3 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Philadelphia

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 1,079/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 809/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 1,880/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

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CoL index 68.2

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