Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. West Islip, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Islip, New York is 23.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,524 in West Islip, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Islip, New York is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in West Islip
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. West Islip, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, West Islip is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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