What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Aurora, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Aurora, North Carolina?

A salary of $4,324 in Aurora, North Carolina should increase to $5,974 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.

AURORA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Aurora, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 38.2% more expensive than Aurora, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $5,974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Aurora, North Carolina

Aurora, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Aurora, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

91.2% higher

Health

21.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Aurora, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Aurora, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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