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New York, New York - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A salary of $86,000 in New York, New York could decrease to $51,427 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New York U.S. Avg. Philadelphia

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Cost of Living IndexesNew YorkPhiladelphia
Overall169101
Food119119
Housing29969
Utilities135122
Transportation108102
Health112109
Miscellaneous118114
100=national average

Philadelphia is 40% cheaper than New York.

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

Housing is 77% cheaper in Philadelphia.


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