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

Transportation is 45% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $77,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $81,093 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.

CHARLOTTE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 5.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,093 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
45% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Charlotte, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

45.2% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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