Use this free online calculator to find the percentage difference between any two values. Perfect for comparing prices, scores, or any numeric data.
Calculate Percentage Difference
What is the percentage difference?
It is a way to express the absolute difference between two numbers as a percentage of their average value.
What is the formula for percentage difference?
Percentage Difference = |Value1 - Value2| / ((Value1 + Value2)/2) × 100
How is percentage change different from percentage difference?
Percentage change is directional (increase or decrease from a base value), while percentage difference is always positive and measures relative distance between values.
What can I use this for?
You can compare product prices, financial metrics, student grades, or any measurable data using this calculator.
Is this the same as a percentage change calculator?
No. Percentage change involves a starting and ending value. Percentage difference simply compares two values regardless of order.