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

Transportation is 23% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $175,000 in Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania should increase to $190,810 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.

CHESTNUTHILL vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.0% more expensive than Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $190,810 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
23% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania

Chestnuthill, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Chestnuthill, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.1% higher

Commute

23.8% higher

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Chestnuthill, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chestnuthill, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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