What is a pro or con of living in Lower Merion, Pennsylvaniacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 301% more expensive in Lower Merion.

What salary do I need to live in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $89,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $143,587 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania (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. LOWER MERION
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania is 61.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $143,587 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Lower Merion
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Lower Merion, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Lower Merion is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

338.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

26.4% lower

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Lower Merion, PA

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