What is a pro or con of living in College Park, Marylandcompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in College Park.

What salary do I need to live in College Park, Maryland copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,667 in College Park, Maryland (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. COLLEGE PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 15.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,667 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in College Park
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. College Park, MD

Compared to Philadelphia, College Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

14.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. College Park, MD

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