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, PA62 | Washington, DC55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 55 |
| Affordability | 88 | 66 |
| Housing | 49 | 35 |
| Jobs | 25 | 36 |
| Safety | 28 | 21 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 90 | 89 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,923 | $4,602 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,233 | $1,785 |
| Median home value | $232,400 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $60,698 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| Population | 1.6M | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 26° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 207 | 203 |