What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

Transportation is 32% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

A salary of $80,000 in Poughkeepsie, New York should increase to $81,951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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.

POUGHKEEPSIE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.4% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Poughkeepsie, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

32.6% higher

Health

19.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

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