What does housing cost in Philadelphia in 2026?

Housing in Philadelphia runs to about €1,131 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Philadelphia?

Asking rent in Philadelphia stands at 1,323 €/month.

What are property prices in Philadelphia?

To buy in Philadelphia, expect 232,400 €.

Cost of Living in Philadelphia, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Philadelphia — 2026

Philadelphia has 1,582,432 residents and lies in Pennsylvanie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,131 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 198,649 €. Median income is 51,883 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 26% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Philadelphia

Rent

Median rent: 1,131 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 198,649 €

Income

Median household income: 51,883 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 1,669 €/year

Quality of life — Philadelphia

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

31,2 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

21,4 %

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