Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 21.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,095 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Philadelphia, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower