What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Moundsville, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Moundsville, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Moundsville, West Virginia should increase to $72,614 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.

MOUNDSVILLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Moundsville, West Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 45.2% more expensive than Moundsville, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,614 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Moundsville, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Moundsville, West Virginia

Moundsville, WV vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Moundsville, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

106.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.2% higher

Commute

75.2% higher

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.7% higher

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Moundsville, West Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Moundsville, WV vs. Philadelphia, PA

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