| | Philadelphia, PA | Charlotte, NC | United States |
| Overall | 104.3 | 102.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.5 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 102.1 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.9 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $205,900 | $381,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,770.0% | 9,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 141.9 | 97.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.5 | 110.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Philadelphia 
138 Reviews
I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years. More
Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt More
do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go More
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My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte More
This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm. More
Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here:
-great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ More
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