Looking for a fresh start in a new Philadelphia neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 19,385
-16%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 104
16% lower than Philadelphia
Population 17,831
-16%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 104
16% lower than Philadelphia
Population 4,548
-15%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 104
15% lower than Philadelphia
Population 36,410
-15%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 104
15% lower than Philadelphia
Population 18,322
-13%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 104
13% lower than Philadelphia
Population 5,959
-13%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 104
13% lower than Philadelphia
Population 14,282
-12%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 104
12% lower than Philadelphia
Population 24,437
-12%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 104
12% lower than Philadelphia
Population 35,102
-12%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 104
12% lower than Philadelphia
Population 69,149
-11%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 104
11% lower than Philadelphia
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