Moving from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

Straight-line distance: 77 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$515 – $782
2-3 bedroom$1,627 – $2,458
4+ bedroom house$3,040 – $4,587

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Philadelphia compares to New York

New York's median home value is $732,100 — 240% higher than Philadelphia's $215,500.

Median household income is $76,607 in New York versus $57,537 in Philadelphia.

Typical rent runs $1,714 in New York and $1,250 in Philadelphia.

On housing costs, Philadelphia, PA looks more affordable than New York, NY — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PA
Population8,622,4671,593,208
Median home value$732,100$215,500
Median household income$76,607$57,537
Median gross rent$1,714$1,250
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.