What is a pro or con of living in Isla Vista, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 623% more expensive in Isla Vista.

What salary do I need to live in Isla Vista, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $201,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $372,329 in Isla Vista, California (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. ISLA VISTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Isla Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Isla Vista, California is 85.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $372,329 in Isla Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
623% more expensive in Isla Vista
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Isla Vista, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Isla Vista is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

229.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

36.7% lower

Health

10.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Isla Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Isla Vista, CA

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