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
$1,864
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$112
👥 People living there
252,833
1,579,706
Commute to work
27.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
24.3%
35.4%
Own their home
57.2%
51.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
21.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Glendale 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 Glendale?
About $61,119 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 19% more in Glendale.