Moving to Philadelphia, PA
City Overview
Cost of Living
104
Avg Temperature
45°–63°F
State Income Tax
3.1%
Population
1.6M
Philly is gritty, historic, and fiercely proud. The food scene punches well above its weight, housing is surprisingly affordable for the Northeast corridor, and locals will let you know exactly where you stand.
Average Moving Costs to Philadelphia
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 81 mi | $1,406–$2,388 | $228–$635 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,388 mi | $3,424–$5,422 | $2,139–$3,514 |
| Chicago, IL | 664 mi | $2,396–$3,760 | $1,163–$2,304 |
| Houston, TX | 1,340 mi | $2,748–$4,342 | $1,546–$2,779 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,078 mi | $3,183–$5,050 | $1,964–$3,297 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,505 mi | $2,828–$4,477 | $1,639–$2,894 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,368 mi | $3,403–$5,391 | $2,127–$3,501 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,297 mi | $2,739–$4,323 | $1,520–$2,749 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,499 mi | $3,552–$5,612 | $2,201–$3,592 |
| Austin, TX | 1,435 mi | $2,830–$4,469 | $1,599–$2,846 |
Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Fishtown
A popular neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Rittenhouse Square
A popular neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Northern Liberties
A popular neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Manayunk
A popular neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Old City
A popular neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Philadelphia
Cost of Living Index
4% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,650/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$2,000/mo
Moving to Philadelphia from These Cities
From New York, NY
81 miles
Full-Service
$1,406–$2,388
From Los Angeles, CA
2,388 miles
Full-Service
$3,424–$5,422
From Chicago, IL
664 miles
Full-Service
$2,396–$3,760
From Houston, TX
1,340 miles
Full-Service
$2,748–$4,342
From Phoenix, AZ
2,078 miles
Full-Service
$3,183–$5,050
From San Antonio, TX
1,505 miles
Full-Service
$2,828–$4,477
From San Diego, CA
2,368 miles
Full-Service
$3,403–$5,391
From Dallas, TX
1,297 miles
Full-Service
$2,739–$4,323
From San Jose, CA
2,499 miles
Full-Service
$3,552–$5,612
From Austin, TX
1,435 miles
Full-Service
$2,830–$4,469
From Jacksonville, FL
759 miles
Full-Service
$2,421–$3,809
From Fort Worth, TX
1,325 miles
Full-Service
$2,741–$4,333