salaryPhiladelphia is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,814
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$166
👥 People living there
1,579,706
230,221
Commute to work
31.7 min
34.1 min
College degree
35.4%
39.8%
Own their home
51.8%
71.8%
Below poverty line
21.4%
7.4%
Unemployment
8.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $64,778 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 50% more in Santa Clarita.
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