What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Old Tappan, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 77% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Old Tappan, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Old Tappan, New Jersey could decrease to $30,720 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.

OLD TAPPAN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Old Tappan, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 38.6% cheaper than Old Tappan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,720 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Old Tappan, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Old Tappan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Old Tappan, New Jersey

Old Tappan, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Old Tappan, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% lower

Commute

2.7% lower

Health

4.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Old Tappan, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Old Tappan, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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