Side-by-side
Philadelphia vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA53 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 54 |
| Affordability | 75 | 64 |
| Housing | 45 | 35 |
| Jobs | 55 | 7 |
| Safety | 4 | 51 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 46 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,304 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,520 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $232,400 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $60,698 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| Population | 1.6M | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 29° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 214 |