What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Fall River, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 64% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Fall River, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Fall River, Massachusetts should increase to $51,220 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.

FALL RIVER vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Fall River, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.4% more expensive than Fall River, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,220 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
64% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Fall River, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

64.8% higher

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Fall River, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fall River, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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