Chicago, IL vs Philadelphia, PA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Chicago, IL = $100,965 in Philadelphia, PA
Buying power is 1.0% higher in Philadelphia, PA
Median Rent
$1,380 vs $1,323
-4.1% lower in Philadelphia, PA
Median Income
$75,134 vs $60,698
-19.2% lower in Philadelphia, PA
Home Value
$315,200 vs $232,400
-26.3% lower in Philadelphia, PA
Price Level
102.6 vs 103.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$55,200 vs $52,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.0% vs 26.2%
Lower is more affordable