What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $61,886 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (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. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 3.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,886 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Philadelphia, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

87.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

33.0% lower

Health

19.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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