What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan Beach, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 1298% more expensive in Manhattan Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan Beach, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $182,048 in Manhattan Beach, 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. MANHATTAN BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 264.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $182,048 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1298% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Manhattan Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

264.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,511.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% lower

Commute

10.3% higher

Health

11.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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