What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

Transportation is 115% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

A salary of $67,330 in Harrisonburg, Virginia should increase to $79,434 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.

HARRISONBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.0% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,434 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
115% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Harrisonburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.3% higher

Commute

115.7% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisonburg, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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