Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA metropolitan area run 0.5% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 100.5 on a base of 100). That puts Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Pennsylvania household — see the Pennsylvania state report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA?
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 100.5 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 0.5% above the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington an affordable place to live?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA has an InflationRank score of 76/100 (grade C), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 100.5 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington compare to other cities for cost of living?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA has a cost-of-living index of 100.5 (U.S.=100), 0.5% above the national average. Similar-cost metros include Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (RPP 101.0), Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (RPP 100.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
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