What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Gaffney, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Gaffney, South Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Gaffney, South Carolina should increase to $224,040 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.

GAFFNEY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaffney, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 49.4% more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $224,040 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Gaffney, South Carolina

Gaffney, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Gaffney, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

105.4% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.4% higher

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Gaffney, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gaffney, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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