What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 25% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,521 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.

SAXONBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.0% more expensive than Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,521 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Saxonburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania

Saxonburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Saxonburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.5% higher

Commute

25.7% higher

Health

12.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Saxonburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Saxonburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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