What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Elkhart, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Elkhart, Indiana?

A salary of $35,000 in Elkhart, Indiana should increase to $45,995 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.

ELKHART vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Elkhart, Indiana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 31.4% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,995 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Elkhart, Indiana

Elkhart, IN vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Elkhart, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.2% higher

Commute

83.3% higher

Health

9.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Elkhart, Indiana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elkhart, IN vs. Philadelphia, PA

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