What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to San Mateo, California?

Median Home Cost is 85% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to San Mateo, California?

A salary of $180,000 in San Mateo, California could decrease to $75,419 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.

SAN MATEO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

San Mateo, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 58.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $75,419 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in San Mateo, California

San Mateo, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to San Mateo, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

89.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% higher

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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San Mateo, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Mateo, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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