What is a pro or con of living in Astoria, Oregoncompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 46% cheaper in Astoria.

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

A salary of $0 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $0 in Astoria, Oregon (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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. ASTORIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Astoria, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Astoria, Oregon is 2.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $0 in Astoria, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Astoria, Oregon is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
46% cheaper in Astoria
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Astoria, OR

Compared to Philadelphia, Astoria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

35.2% lower

Commute

46.0% lower

Health

2.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Astoria, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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