What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Kinston, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Kinston, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Kinston, North Carolina should increase to $70,565 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.

KINSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Kinston, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 41.1% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,565 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Kinston, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% higher

Commute

129.6% higher

Health

22.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

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Kinston, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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