What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Franklin Park, Illinois?

Transportation is 11% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Franklin Park, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Franklin Park, Illinois should increase to $51,572 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.

FRANKLIN PARK vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Franklin Park, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.1% more expensive than Franklin Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,572 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Park, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
11% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Franklin Park, Illinois

Franklin Park, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Franklin Park, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.4% higher

Commute

11.4% higher

Health

16.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% higher

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Franklin Park, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Franklin Park, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA

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