Silver City, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 35.0% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $47,237 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
108% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Silver City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  108.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher