Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.6% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,322 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
82% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Bettendorf, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  82.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher