Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 3.1% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 23% (113.1 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $77,361 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Denver | Philadelphia vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 105.8 | -3.1% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 101.0 | -4.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 146.9 | -23.0% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 87.9 | +30.2% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 99.4 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 105.8 | +0.6% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Denver | $51,574 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Denver | $103,148 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Denver | $154,721 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.