Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 3.1% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 3% (113.1 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $72,755 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Jacksonville | Philadelphia vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 99.5 | +3.1% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.2 | +0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 109.8 | +3.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 87.5 | +30.7% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 98.9 | +4.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 99.6 | +6.9% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Jacksonville | $48,503 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Jacksonville | $97,006 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Jacksonville | $145,510 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.