What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 46% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

A salary of $156,180 in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts should increase to $157,078 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 LONGMEADOW vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 0.6% more expensive than East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $157,078 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
46% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

East Longmeadow, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to East Longmeadow, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

46.3% higher

Health

11.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.0% higher

Cost of Food

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East Longmeadow, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Longmeadow, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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