HEAD TO HEAD
Lebanon vs Philadelphia
Lebanon leads Philadelphia on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Lebanon, PA
wins 4 of 5 factors
Philadelphia, PA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Lebanon | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 86 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 82 ◆ | 61 |
| Climate comfort | 75 ◆ | 59 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 49 ◆ | 45 |
| Big-city amenities | 26 | 99 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Lebanon | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $321K | $390K |
| Typical rent | $1,348/mo | $1,914/mo |
| Average temperature | 14.8°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.23 kWh/m²/day | 4.07 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #306 | #7 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.