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
$2,297
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,877
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$59,958
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$392,000
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.4
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,228
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$169
$112
👥 People living there
226,165
1,579,706
Commute to work
29 min
31.7 min
College degree
22.1%
35.4%
Own their home
46.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
17%
21.4%
Unemployment
4.1%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Hialeah for shorter commutes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hialeah or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Hialeah 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 Hialeah?
About $59,501 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Hialeah or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $59,958 in Hialeah and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 10% more in Philadelphia.