What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to East Lansing, Michigan?

Transportation is 62% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to East Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $15,000 in East Lansing, Michigan should increase to $17,461 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.

EAST LANSING vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

East Lansing, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.4% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $17,461 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
62% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to East Lansing, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

62.4% higher

Health

16.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.2% higher

Cost of Food

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East Lansing, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Lansing, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

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