What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

Transportation is 95% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

A salary of $65,000 in Christiansburg, Virginia should increase to $78,358 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.

CHRISTIANSBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.6% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,358 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
95% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Christiansburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

95.7% higher

Health

12.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Christiansburg, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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