What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

Transportation is 57% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi should increase to $59,591 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.

OCEAN SPRINGS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 19.2% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $59,591 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
57% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Ocean Springs, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

57.3% higher

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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