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Cost of Living in Philadelphia, PA

Population: 1,582,432 | Pennsylvania

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Philadelphia is 5% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
76
Home Values
102
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$60,698
vs US Median ($75,149)
-19%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,323/mo
Median Home Value
$232,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,233/mo

Everyday Prices in Philadelphia

BLS Average Prices for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.95
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.23
Electricity
per kWh
+20% vs US