What is a pro or con of living in Kingsport, Tennesseecompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 1% cheaper in Kingsport.

What salary do I need to live in Kingsport, Tennessee copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $20,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $15,143 in Kingsport, Tennessee (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. KINGSPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Kingsport, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingsport, Tennessee is 24.3% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $15,143 in Kingsport, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kingsport, Tennessee is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Kingsport
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Kingsport, TN

Compared to Philadelphia, Kingsport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

43.0% lower

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Kingsport, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Kingsport, TN

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