salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,760
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$112
👥 People living there
1,307,930
1,579,706
Commute to work
25.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
38.2%
35.4%
Own their home
42.4%
51.8%
Below poverty line
16.7%
21.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,570 | +51% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $61,780 | +27% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $74,590 | +26% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $74,860 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $78,570 | +21% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $78,050 | +20% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $46,220 | +20% in Philadelphia |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $105,050 | -14% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Philadelphia cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $59,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 14% more in Dallas.