salaryPhiladelphia is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,814
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$109
👥 People living there
1,579,706
754,195
Commute to work
31.7 min
26 min
College degree
35.4%
68.4%
Own their home
51.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
21.4%
9.9%
Unemployment
8.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Philadelphia | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,570 | $57,280 | +57% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $74,590 | $101,780 | +36% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 | $61,500 | +34% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $33,050 | $44,210 | +34% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,820 | $133,740 | +33% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,570 | $102,920 | +31% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $78,050 | $101,090 | +30% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,420 | $102,170 | +29% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $65,019 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Seattle?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $133,583 in Seattle, 50% more in Seattle.