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

Median Home Cost is 2% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania should increase to $60,694 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.

SHIPPENSBURG TOWNSHIP vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.4% more expensive than Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,694 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg Township, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Shippensburg Township, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

72.4% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shippensburg Township, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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