Moving from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY

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 New York compares to Philadelphia

Philadelphia's median home value is $215,500 — 71% lower than New York's $732,100.

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

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

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.

MetricPhiladelphia, PANew York, NY
Population1,593,2088,622,467
Median home value$215,500$732,100
Median household income$57,537$76,607
Median gross rent$1,250$1,714
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighRelatively High

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

Data last updated July 2026.