What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to College Station, Texas?

Transportation is 102% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $29,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $34,407 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.

COLLEGE STATION vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.6% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,407 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
102% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to College Station, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

102.4% higher

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.6% higher

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College Station, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA

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