What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 44% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $45,000 in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,268 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.

ORWIGSBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.2% more expensive than Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,268 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
44% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania

Orwigsburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Orwigsburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

44.2% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Orwigsburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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