Living costs in Philadelphia, United States
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Philadelphia, United States
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View 242 program listings for Philadelphia ↗Fellowship Directory count imported 2026-10-12; availability can change.
Monthly cost evidence
Penn COA living components for on-campus vs off-campus students, converted with ÷9. Housing and food are separate lines. Transportation and personal expenses are the same in both columns. Health insurance is not in this table. Confirm College House rates and dining plan selection. Source period: University of Pennsylvania undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026–2027. Checked 2026-10-13.
| Category | Monthly figure (USD) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,442.00 – $1,516.00Housing: off-campus USD 12,978 ÷ 9 to on-campus USD 13,644 ÷ 9 | Source ↗University of Pennsylvania undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026–2027 · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Food & daily needs | $665.00 – $773.00Food: off-campus USD 5,988 ÷ 9 to on-campus USD 6,960 ÷ 9 | Source ↗University of Pennsylvania undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026–2027 · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Transport | $120.00 · point estimateTransportation USD 1,080 ÷ 9 | Source ↗University of Pennsylvania undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026–2027 · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | $223.00 · point estimatePersonal expenses USD 2,008 ÷ 9 | Source ↗University of Pennsylvania undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026–2027 · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
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Housing
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Health insurance
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