Percent Difference Calculator

Percent difference is used to compare two values that are similar in nature. It is calculated by dividing the absolute difference by the average of the two numbers.

Percent change compares an old value to a new one, whereas percent difference compares two values where neither is considered a baseline or original value.

Use this when you want to see the relative difference between two measurements, like comparing the height of two buildings or the prices of two different brands.