salaryHouston is 4% 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
$1,533
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$112
👥 People living there
2,328,253
1,579,706
Commute to work
27.2 min
31.7 min
College degree
36.6%
35.4%
Own their home
42.1%
51.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
21.4%
Unemployment
6.9%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,570 | +66% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $78,050 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $74,590 | +26% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $61,780 | +24% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $74,860 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $78,570 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $46,220 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $89,580 | +20% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $62,388 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 5% more in Houston.