Madison, Alabama vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 6.6% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,061 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
75% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Madison, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  75.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher