What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hillsboro, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 61% cheaper in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $20,000 in Hillsboro, Oregon could decrease to $17,341 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.

HILLSBORO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.3% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $17,341 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Hillsboro, Oregon

Hillsboro, OR vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Hillsboro, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.2% higher

Commute

15.9% higher

Health

13.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hillsboro, OR vs. Philadelphia, PA

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