What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Collingswood, New Jersey?

Transportation is 55% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Collingswood, New Jersey?

A salary of $105,000 in Collingswood, New Jersey should increase to $107,039 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.

COLLINGSWOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Collingswood, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 1.9% more expensive than Collingswood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $107,039 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Collingswood, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Collingswood, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
55% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Collingswood, New Jersey

Collingswood, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Collingswood, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

55.4% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

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Collingswood, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Collingswood, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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