Side-by-side
New York vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New York, NY44 | Philadelphia, PA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 44 | 53 |
| Affordability | 35 | 75 |
| Housing | 3 | 45 |
| Jobs | 43 | 55 |
| Safety | 47 | 4 |
| Climate | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,531 | $4,304 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,655 | $1,520 |
| Median home value | $751,700 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $79,713 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Population | 8.5M | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 87° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 211 |