What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Darlington, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Darlington, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Darlington, South Carolina should increase to $52,878 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.

DARLINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Darlington, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 51.1% more expensive than Darlington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Darlington, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Darlington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Darlington, South Carolina

Darlington, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Darlington, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

85.2% higher

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Darlington, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Darlington, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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