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

Median Home Cost is 229% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $85,000 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania should increase to $125,000 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.

SHAMOKIN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Shamokin, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 47.1% more expensive than Shamokin, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shamokin, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Shamokin, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Shamokin, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Shamokin, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

370.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

64.2% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Shamokin, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shamokin, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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