What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Transportation is 49% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $140,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $164,246 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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 17.3% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $164,246 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
49% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Grand Rapids, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

49.2% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Rapids, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

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