Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Red Oak, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Oak, Texas is 1.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,238 in Red Oak, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Oak, Texas is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
15% cheaper in Red Oak
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Red Oak, TX
Compared to Philadelphia, Red Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower