salaryCleveland is 9% 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
$1,277
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$112
👥 People living there
366,097
1,579,706
Commute to work
22.5 min
31.7 min
College degree
22.4%
35.4%
Own their home
41.7%
51.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
21.4%
Unemployment
10.8%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $170,660 | +27% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $78,050 | +24% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $121,630 | +24% in Philadelphia |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $101,180 | +21% in Philadelphia |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $133,040 | +20% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $74,860 | +19% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $46,220 | +18% in Philadelphia |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $33,050 | +13% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $65,514 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 34% more in Philadelphia.
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