What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Newport, North Carolina?

Transportation is 101% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Newport, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Newport, North Carolina should increase to $69,690 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.

NEWPORT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Newport, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.2% more expensive than Newport, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,690 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
101% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Newport, North Carolina

Newport, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Newport, 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

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.0% higher

Commute

101.8% higher

Health

21.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Newport, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Newport, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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