Population
Philadelphia
1,582,432
Jacksonville
961,739
Median Income
Philadelphia
$60,698
Jacksonville
$66,981
Home Value
Philadelphia
$232,400
Jacksonville
$266,100
Rent
Philadelphia
$1,323
Jacksonville
$1,375
Crime Rate
Philadelphia
9.10
Jacksonville
6.98
Cost of Living
Philadelphia
111.1
Jacksonville
115.6
Avg Temp
Philadelphia
55°F
Jacksonville
69°F
Unemployment
Philadelphia
8.4%
Jacksonville
4.6%
How Similar Are Philadelphia & Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is Philadelphia's #11 most similar city
3 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Philadelphia
1,582,432
Jacksonville
961,739
Philadelphia has a 39% larger population than Jacksonville.
Violent Crime
Philadelphia
9.10
Jacksonville
6.98
Philadelphia has a 23% higher violent crime than Jacksonville.
Property Crime
Philadelphia
45.48
Jacksonville
28.71
Philadelphia has a 37% higher property crime than Jacksonville.
Political Leaning
Philadelphia
20.0%
Jacksonville
50.1%
Philadelphia leans Democratic while Jacksonville leans Republican.
Unemployment
Philadelphia
8.4%
Jacksonville
4.6%
Philadelphia has a 45% higher unemployment than Jacksonville.
Median Income
Philadelphia
$60,698
Jacksonville
$66,981
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Philadelphia
$232,400
Jacksonville
$266,100
Jacksonville has a 13% higher home values than Philadelphia.
Education
Philadelphia
23.8%
Jacksonville
21.8%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Philadelphia
36.1%
Jacksonville
51.2%
Jacksonville has a 29% higher demographics than Philadelphia.
Cost of Living
Philadelphia
111.1
Jacksonville
115.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
3 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Philadelphia and Jacksonville differ in most key areas.
At a Glance
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Philadelphia
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Jacksonville
Cost of Living & Affordability — Philadelphia leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDJacksonville scores 97.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 109.5 in Philadelphia. Jacksonville has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,382 vs $1,520 in Philadelphia (10% lower). Jacksonville has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,658 vs $1,810 in Philadelphia (9% lower).
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Housing Market — Jacksonville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJacksonville has a median home value of $266,100 vs $232,400 in Philadelphia (13% higher). Jacksonville has a owner-occupied of 57.4% compared to 52.3% in Philadelphia. Jacksonville has a vacancy rate of 8.9% compared to 9.5% in Philadelphia.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Jacksonville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJacksonville has a unemployment rate of 4.6% compared to 8.4% in Philadelphia. Philadelphia: 810,038 vs Jacksonville: 500,893 for labor force. Jacksonville has a poverty rate of 15.0% compared to 22.0% in Philadelphia.
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Crime & Safety — Jacksonville leads
Source: FBI UCRJacksonville has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 1.01 compared to 2.73 in Philadelphia. Jacksonville has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 28.71 compared to 45.48 in Philadelphia. Jacksonville has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 21.29 compared to 32.24 in Philadelphia.
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Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoJacksonville averages 63°F, about 15°F cooler than Philadelphia. Jacksonville averages 69°F, about 14°F cooler than Philadelphia. Jacksonville averages 77°F, about 14°F cooler than Philadelphia.
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Schools & Education — Philadelphia leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauPhiladelphia has a bachelor's degree or higher of 23.8% compared to 21.8% in Jacksonville. Philadelphia has a high school diploma or higher of 44.4% compared to 41.1% in Jacksonville.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPhiladelphia has a population of 1,582,432, about 1.6x the size of Jacksonville (961,739). Philadelphia skews younger with a median age of 35.1 vs 36.4.
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Black
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Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital ComparePhiladelphia: 4.3 vs Jacksonville: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Jacksonville: 5 vs Philadelphia: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Philadelphia leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPhiladelphia has a public transit of 17.9% compared to 1.2% in Jacksonville. Philadelphia has a bicycle of 1.9% compared to 0.4% in Jacksonville. Jacksonville has a drive alone of 72.8% compared to 46.6% in Philadelphia.
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