What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Salt Lake City, Utah?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Salt Lake City, Utah?

A salary of $122,500 in Salt Lake City, Utah could decrease to $105,430 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.

SALT LAKE CITY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.9% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $105,430 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, UT vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Salt Lake City, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.5% higher

Commute

51.9% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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