What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $35,000 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania should increase to $45,880 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.

HAZLETON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hazleton, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 31.1% more expensive than Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hazleton, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Hazleton, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

56.6% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Hazleton, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hazleton, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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