What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Burlington, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Burlington, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Burlington, North Carolina should increase to $66,121 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 32.2% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,121 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Burlington, North Carolina

Burlington, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Burlington, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

96.8% higher

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% higher

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Burlington, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burlington, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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