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

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $200,000 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $303,468 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.

JOHNSTOWN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 51.7% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $303,468 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Johnstown, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

333.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% higher

Commute

67.9% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnstown, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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