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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Washington, District of Columbia

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A salary of $70,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $98,970 in Washington, District of Columbia

Philadelphia U.S. Avg. Washington

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Cost of Living IndexesPhiladelphiaWashington
Overall101143
Food119111
Housing69235
Utilities122118
Transportation102109
Health109100
Miscellaneous114101
100=national average

Washington is 41% more expensive than Philadelphia.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 242% more expensive in Washington.


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