Bennington, Vermont vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 24.6% more expensive than Bennington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $53,559 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bennington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bennington, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
120% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bennington, Vermont
Bennington, VT vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Bennington, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  120.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher