What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hagerstown, Maryland?

Transportation is 60% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Hagerstown, Maryland?

A salary of $40,000 in Hagerstown, Maryland should increase to $50,602 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.

HAGERSTOWN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hagerstown, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 26.5% more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,602 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
60% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Hagerstown, Maryland

Hagerstown, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Hagerstown, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.8% higher

Commute

60.3% higher

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Hagerstown, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hagerstown, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA

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