Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hemet, CA
VS
Philadelphia, PA
🏆 Philadelphia leads 12 of 23 categories
Hemet
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,901
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
89,651
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,537 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
239⚠ High
Population
1,593,208 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hemet, CA
Pros
53% less violent crime than Philadelphia
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 42°F
Cons
Median income trails Philadelphia by $7,636/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 8.6%)
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Higher rents — median is $1,357/mo
Philadelphia, PA
Pros
Homes cost $62k less ($215,500 vs $277,200)
More college-educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (8.6%)
Households earn $7,636 more per year on average
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Rent averages $107/mo less ($1,250 vs $1,357)
Cons
Violent crime (908.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4548.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Hemet
Violent Crime
53% lower
424.8 vs 908.7 per 100k
Hemet
Summer Heat
5.8°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 89.3°F
Philadelphia
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 103.5 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Philadelphia
Median Income
$7,636
$57,537 vs $49,901/yr
Philadelphia
Median Home Value
$62k less
$215,500 vs $277,200
Philadelphia
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
8.6% vs 9.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 103.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $277,200 | $215,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,357⚠ High | $1,250 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $57,537 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 8.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 36.8 min⚠ High | 32.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 98 ✓ Safer | 230⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 239⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 ✓ Safer | 217⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (78) | B- (92) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.9:1 | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 33.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.9% | 86.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hemet Unified | Philadelphia City SD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.8°F ✓ Warmer | 41.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer | 89.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2" ✓ Drier | 50.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 16.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,651 | 1,593,208 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.0 ✓ Older | 34.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 52.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 22.4% ✓ More | 14.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemet's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Philadelphia's 103.5 (US average = 100).
Philadelphia is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Philadelphia leads 12 of 23 categories. Hemet wins 11 and Philadelphia wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Hemet to Philadelphia or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($277,200 vs $215,500 median home), income ($49,901 vs $57,537), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hemet, CA and Philadelphia, PA are about 2,332 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.