Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Scarsdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 95.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $165,710 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
748% more expensive in Scarsdale
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.0% higher
      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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  560.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.4% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher