What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 682% more expensive in Redwood City.

What salary do I need to live in Redwood City, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $47,500 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $125,536 in Redwood City, 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. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 164.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,536 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
682% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

164.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

949.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

2.1% lower

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Redwood City, CA

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