What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Northeast Ithaca, New York?

Transportation is 67% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Northeast Ithaca, New York?

A salary of $42,500 in Northeast Ithaca, New York should increase to $45,397 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.

NORTHEAST ITHACA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Northeast Ithaca, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 6.8% more expensive than Northeast Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,397 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Northeast Ithaca, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Northeast Ithaca, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
67% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Northeast Ithaca, New York

Northeast Ithaca, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Northeast Ithaca, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

67.5% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Northeast Ithaca, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northeast Ithaca, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

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