salaryAustin is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$112
👥 People living there
979,539
1,579,706
Commute to work
23.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
59.6%
35.4%
Own their home
43.4%
51.8%
Below poverty line
12%
21.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,570 | +34% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $78,050 | +33% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $78,570 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $74,590 | +24% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $61,780 | +23% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $46,220 | +20% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $74,860 | +19% in Philadelphia |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $43,460 | +13% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $62,746 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 51% more in Austin.