What is a pro or con of living in Dartmouth, Massachusettscompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Dartmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Dartmouth, Massachusetts copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $83,929 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts (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. DARTMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is 11.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $83,929 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Dartmouth
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Dartmouth, MA

Compared to Philadelphia, Dartmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

36.1% lower

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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