What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rock Hill, South Carolina?

Transportation is 72% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Rock Hill, South Carolina?

A salary of $120,000 in Rock Hill, South Carolina should increase to $136,659 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.

ROCK HILL vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rock Hill, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.9% more expensive than Rock Hill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $136,659 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Rock Hill, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
72% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Rock Hill, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

72.6% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.1% higher

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Rock Hill, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rock Hill, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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