Brockton, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.9% cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $104,564 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Brockton, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher