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
$1,532
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$112
👥 People living there
185,913
1,579,706
Commute to work
23.2 min
31.7 min
College degree
24.1%
35.4%
Own their home
41.9%
51.8%
Below poverty line
17.6%
21.4%
Unemployment
9.8%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,570 | +35% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $78,050 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $74,860 | +25% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $121,630 | +25% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $78,570 | +21% in Philadelphia |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,070 | +19% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $89,580 | +15% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $170,660 | +13% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Paradise 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 Paradise?
About $61,400 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 4% more in Philadelphia.