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PHILADELPHIA vs. BOSTON
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
46.1%
more expensive
than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$1,034,197
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Boston
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Philadelphia, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
46.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
8.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
293.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.4% higher
Commute
7.1% lower
Health
12.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
15.0% higher
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