New Castle, Delaware vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.8% more expensive than New Castle, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $50,052 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than New Castle, Delaware
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in New Castle, Delaware
New Castle, DE vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to New Castle, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher