What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 228% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $57,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $91,526 in New York, New York (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. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 60.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,526 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in New York
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. New York, NY

Compared to Philadelphia, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

343.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.7% higher

Commute

27.6% higher

Health

25.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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