What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rocky Point, North Carolina?

Transportation is 49% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Rocky Point, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Rocky Point, North Carolina should increase to $55,851 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.

ROCKY POINT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rocky Point, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.7% more expensive than Rocky Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Point, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Rocky Point, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
49% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Rocky Point, North Carolina

Rocky Point, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Rocky Point, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

49.7% higher

Health

14.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.2% higher

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Rocky Point, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rocky Point, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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