What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Knoxville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Knoxville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $175,000 in Knoxville, Pennsylvania should increase to $220,060 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KNOXVILLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Knoxville, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $220,060 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Knoxville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Knoxville, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Knoxville, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% higher

Commute

38.0% higher

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Knoxville, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Knoxville, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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