What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

Transportation is 79% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Bluffton, South Carolina should increase to $103,550 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.

BLUFFTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.6% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,550 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
79% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Bluffton, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

79.2% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluffton, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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