What is a pro or con of living in Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 248% more expensive in Buckingham township (Bucks County).

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. BUCKINGHAM_TOWNSHIP_(BUCKS_COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania

Q: What salary do I need to live in Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $76,143 in Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania is 52.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $76,143 in Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Buckingham township (Bucks County)
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Buckingham_Township_(Bucks_County), PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Buckingham_Township_(Bucks_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

239.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Buckingham township (Bucks County), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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