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

Transportation is 36% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $85,000 in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $88,018 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.

PARKESBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.6% more expensive than Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
36% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Parkesburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Parkesburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

36.7% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Parkesburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkesburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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