Richmond, Kentucky vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 23.5% more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,765 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
93% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, KY vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Richmond, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher