Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.04 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.03 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,859, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Philadelphia's cost-of-living index of 115 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.04
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,859
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.00
Combo meal
Electricity
20.19¢
per kWh · ~$182/mo
Car Insurance
$182/mo
$2,180/yr
Median Household Income
$60,698
48.5% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.33 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.28 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.70 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.94 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.38 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.37 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.82 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.77 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.35 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.96 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.35 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.51 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.41 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.31 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.67 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.27 | $5.33 | +24.8% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.82 | $8.28 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.15 | $7.70 | +25.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.56 | $1.94 | +24.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.32 | $5.38 | +24.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.74 | $12.37 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.11 | $5.82 | +41.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.11 | $4.77 | +16.1% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.91 | $5.35 | +9.0% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.40 | $2.96 | +23.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.85 | $2.35 | +27.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.89 | $8.51 | +44.5% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.32 | $5.41 | +25.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.09 | $6.31 | +24.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.70 | $9.67 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.00
Casual Dining
$32.77
Monthly Spend
$536.66
+4.32% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $10.27
$16.56
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $11.59
$17.88
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $12.42
$18.55
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $5.62
$7.81
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Average 1BR: $1,524/mo · 2BR: $2,194/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
715k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,600
$83k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$61k
household median
Employment by Sector — Philadelphia
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$75k/yr
~$125k/yr
~$59k/yr
~$45k/yr
~$137k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 42101
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,628/wk · $137k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$863/wk · $45k/yr
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