Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 34.1% more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,050 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Bedford, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  98.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher