What is a pro or con of living in Greenville, South Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 46% cheaper in Greenville.

What salary do I need to live in Greenville, South Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $235,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $198,519 in Greenville, South Carolina (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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $198,519 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
46% cheaper in Greenville
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Greenville, SC

Compared to Philadelphia, Greenville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

46.3% lower

Health

4.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% lower

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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