Nomad Watch

About Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a great base for digital nomads 🧑‍💻🇺🇸—affordable compared with NYC, full of coworking spaces, and packed with cafés with reliable Wi‑Fi ☕. It has strong transit, walkable neighborhoods, rich history, and a lively food scene. Winters can be chilly, but the city offers a solid mix of urban energy and practical day-to-day convenience.

Through the year

Best in June (74) · now 65
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 84 mm Feb: 85 mm Mar: 118 mm Apr: 116 mm May: 107 mm Jun: 79 mm Jul: 111 mm Aug: 102 mm Sep: 102 mm Oct: 78 mm Nov: 64 mm Dec: 95 mm Jan: 5°C / -3°C Feb: 7°C / -2°C Mar: 13°C / 2°C Apr: 18°C / 7°C May: 23°C / 12°C Jun: 29°C / 18°C Jul: 31°C / 21°C Aug: 30°C / 20°C Sep: 26°C / 17°C Oct: 20°C / 11°C Nov: 13°C / 4°C Dec: 8°C / -0°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5
Internet Speed 8.6
Safety 6.4
Accommodation Cost 3.5
Weather 5.7
Racial Tolerance 6.4
Nomad Friendly 6.9
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Philadelphia
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,500.00 per month
Coffee $3.00 per cup
Beer $6.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $110.00 per month
Mobile Plan $35.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $85.00 per month
Coworking Space $300.00 per month

Other cities in United States

Other cities in United States
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 New York $7,270 6.7 Compare
2 Austin $5,545 6.7 Compare
3 Santa Monica $5,680 6.7 Compare
4 Chicago $5,375 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Baltimore US United States $4,135 5.9 Compare
2 Wilmington US United States $4,580 5.7 Compare
3 New York City US United States $5,360 6.6 Compare
4 New York US United States $7,270 6.7 Compare

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