What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Lake St. Louis, Missouri?

Transportation is 55% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Lake St. Louis, Missouri?

A salary of $80,000 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri should increase to $84,168 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.

LAKE ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 5.2% more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $84,168 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
55% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Lake St. Louis, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.6% higher

Commute

55.1% higher

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.8% higher

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Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Philadelphia, PA

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