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

Median Home Cost is 159% more expensive in Franklin township (Chester 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. FRANKLIN_TOWNSHIP_(CHESTER_COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Franklin township (Chester County), Pennsylvania

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

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,714 in Franklin township (Chester County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin township (Chester County), Pennsylvania is 15.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,714 in Franklin township (Chester County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Franklin township (Chester County)
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Franklin_Township_(Chester_County), PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Franklin_Township_(Chester_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

141.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

21.1% lower

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Franklin township (Chester County), Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Franklin_Township_(Chester_County), PA

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