What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Fairmount, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 34% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Fairmount, Pennsylvania should increase to $87,017 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.

FAIRMOUNT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairmount, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.0% more expensive than Fairmount, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmount, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
34% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Fairmount, Pennsylvania

Fairmount, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Fairmount, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

34.1% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.5% higher

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Fairmount, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fairmount, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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