salaryPhiladelphia is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,814
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$157
👥 People living there
1,579,706
209,978
Commute to work
31.7 min
35.6 min
College degree
35.4%
35.7%
Own their home
51.8%
46.2%
Below poverty line
21.4%
13.8%
Unemployment
8.1%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $63,140 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $90,108 in Yonkers, 26% more in Yonkers.