What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Transportation is 36% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $85,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $86,315 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.

BAKERSFIELD vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 1.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $86,315 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
36% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Bakersfield, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

37.0% higher

Health

11.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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