What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Florence, Kentucky?

Transportation is 50% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $54,000 in Florence, Kentucky should increase to $61,297 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.

FLORENCE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Florence, Kentucky vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.5% more expensive than Florence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,297 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
50% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Florence, Kentucky

Florence, KY vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Florence, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.2% higher

Commute

50.6% higher

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.7% higher

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Florence, Kentucky vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Florence, KY vs. Philadelphia, PA

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