Cost of Living in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA

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40%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
124%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index City Center East Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Cost of living14010298
Goods & Services10310399
Groceries10210299
Health care949494
Housing2249991
Transportation107107106
Utilities110110107
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in City Center East is 43% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • The cost of living in City Center East is 40% higher than the national average
  • City Center East housing is 124% higher than the national average
  • Pennsylvania general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Pennsylvania state income tax is 18% higher than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around City Center East

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City Center East Your current location Population: 26,784 F Prospect Park CDP City: 9.3mi / 15.0km away Population: 224 A+ Fairhill Neighborhood: 3.5mi / 5.6km away Population: 4,405 A+ Alleghany West Neighborhood: 4.0mi / 6.4km away Population: 18,676 A+ Tioga-Nicetown Neighborhood: 4.2mi / 6.8km away Population: 17,382 A+ Harrowgate Neighborhood: 3.8mi / 6.1km away Population: 16,098 A+ Hartranft Neighborhood: 2.6mi / 4.1km away Population: 20,205 A+ Haddington-Carroll Park Neighborhood: 4.9mi / 7.9km away Population: 35,068 A+ Hunting Park Neighborhood: 4.4mi / 7.1km away Population: 17,642 A+ Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood: 2.8mi / 4.6km away Population: 13,933 A+ Marconi Plaza-Packer Park Neighborhood: 4.2mi / 6.8km away Population: 5,804 A+ Logan-Fern Rock Neighborhood: 5.9mi / 9.5km away Population: 23,813 A+ Juniata Park-Feltonville Neighborhood: 4.9mi / 7.9km away Population: 34,014 A+ Elmwood Neighborhood: 4.4mi / 7.0km away Population: 15,688 A+ Richmond Neighborhood: 4.3mi / 7.0km away Population: 26,912 A+ Belmont Neighborhood: 3.1mi / 5.0km away Population: 3,931 A+ North Central Neighborhood: 2.4mi / 3.9km away Population: 14,299 A+ Darby City: 6.1mi / 9.8km away Population: 10,711 A+ Eastwick Neighborhood: 5.9mi / 9.6km away Population: 6,841 A+ Frankford Neighborhood: 5.9mi / 9.5km away Population: 23,989 A+ Grays Ferry Neighborhood: 2.3mi / 3.8km away Population: 15,927 A+ Olney Neighborhood: 6.1mi / 9.8km away Population: 41,744 A+ Germantown Neighborhood: 6.2mi / 10.0km away Population: 66,915 A+ Wissanoning Neighborhood: 7.3mi / 11.7km away Population: 27,190 A+ Colwyn City: 5.9mi / 9.5km away Population: 2,541 A+ Eddystone City: 11.8mi / 18.9km away Population: 2,407 A+
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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Household$76,360$6,363$1,782$2,291

          Pennsylvania Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Pennsylvania 6% 8%

          Pennsylvania Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Pennsylvania 3.07% 3.07%

          Goods & Services

          Item Philadelphia National avg. Difference
          Haircut $23.54$24.263.0%
          Beauty Salon $66.27$45.5645.4%
          Toothpaste $3.65$3.701.5%
          Shampoo $1.52$1.2818.4%
          Movie $13.75$12.1313.3%
          Bowling $19.47$18.008.1%

          Groceries

          Item Philadelphia National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.76$5.841.3%
          Fried Chicken $1.46$1.577.4%
          Milk $4.67$4.670.0%
          Potatoes $5.37$4.938.8%
          Pizza $11.73$12.092.9%
          Beer $11.99$10.4115.2%

          Health Care

          Item Philadelphia National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $123.50$125.681.7%
          Doctor $132.56$135.782.4%
          Dentist $103.31$113.298.8%
          Ibuprofen $11.22$10.655.3%
          Lipitor $398.10$468.6015.0%

          Housing

          Item Philadelphia National avg. Difference
          Home Price $171,600.00$184,700.007.1%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,169.88$2,346.697.5%
          Apartment Rent $1,084.00$949.0014.2%

          Transportation

          Item Philadelphia National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.53$3.462.0%
          Tire Balancing $70.89$59.9218.3%

          Utilities

          Item Philadelphia National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $222.45$193.9914.7%
          Phone $198.27$192.253.1%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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