Oswego, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 36.0% more expensive than Oswego, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Oswego, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Oswego, New York
Oswego, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Oswego, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher