Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Orangeburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orangeburg, South Carolina is 31.7% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,114 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orangeburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Orangeburg
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Orangeburg, SC
Compared to Philadelphia, Orangeburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower