What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan should increase to $56,695 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.

DEARBORN HEIGHTS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Dearborn Heights, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.4% more expensive than Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,695 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Dearborn Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Dearborn Heights, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

24.8% higher

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Personal

17.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Dearborn Heights, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dearborn Heights, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

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