salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,814
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$181
👥 People living there
1,579,706
1,642,323
Commute to work
31.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
35.4%
33.6%
Own their home
51.8%
57.3%
Below poverty line
21.4%
13.7%
Unemployment
8.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Philadelphia | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,570 | $47,530 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,570 | $59,180 | -25% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $78,050 | $61,780 | -21% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $170,660 | $135,670 | -21% in Phoenix |
| Operations Manager | $121,630 | $98,610 | -19% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $74,590 | $61,210 | -18% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $74,860 | $63,750 | -15% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $70,710 | $78,080 | +10% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia and Phoenix cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $60,446 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $87,717 in Phoenix, 24% more in Phoenix.