What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Olympia, Washington could decrease to $70,375 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.

OLYMPIA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 6.2% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,375 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Olympia, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

44.8% higher

Commute

55.8% higher

Health

17.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Olympia, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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