Median rent is 15% lower in Philadelphia ($1,323/mo vs $1,553/mo). Buying is cheaper in Philadelphia, where the median home runs $232,400 versus $273,900. Households earn more in Philadelphia ($60,698 vs $51,277 a year). Taken together, Kissimmee is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 100.5 against 100.7 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Philadelphia, PA.
City A
Kissimmee, FL
City B
Philadelphia, PA
How much would you need to earn in Philadelphia, PA to maintain your standard of living from Kissimmee, FL?
Equivalent salary in Philadelphia, PA
$75,161
You'd need $161 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Kissimmee
Florida
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Philadelphia at $1,323/mo compared to $1,553/mo in Kissimmee (15% gap). Median home values are within 15% of each other: $273,900 in Kissimmee and $232,400 in Philadelphia.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07% — giving Kissimmee a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.00% in Pennsylvania; Philadelphia has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Kissimmee
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Philadelphia
Income tax: 3.07%
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Philadelphia (avg AQI 58.0) but not yet for Kissimmee.
Pick Philadelphia if you prioritize higher median household income ($60,698/yr).
Pick Philadelphia if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,323/mo median).
Pick Kissimmee if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Kissimmee cheaper than Philadelphia?
Kissimmee is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 100.5 versus 100.7 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Kissimmee.
How much is rent in Kissimmee vs Philadelphia?
Median rent is $1,553/mo in Kissimmee, FL and $1,323/mo in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA has the lower rent by about 15%.
Which has higher salaries — Kissimmee or Philadelphia?
Median household income is $51,277 in Kissimmee, FL and $60,698 in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Kissimmee or Philadelphia?
Florida has no state income tax. Pennsylvania has a top rate of 3.07%.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match my Kissimmee income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Kissimmee, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,215 in Philadelphia, PA (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology