What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Cincinnati, Ohio?

Transportation is 51% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Cincinnati, Ohio?

A salary of $79,170 in Cincinnati, Ohio should increase to $95,770 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.

CINCINNATI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.0% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $95,770 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
51% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Cincinnati, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

51.6% higher

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cincinnati, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA

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