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

Transportation is 92% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,075 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.

LEWISBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.2% more expensive than Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,075 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
92% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Lewisburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Lewisburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

92.0% higher

Health

17.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.7% higher

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Lewisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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