St. Albans, Vermont vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.5% more expensive than St. Albans, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $121,533 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than St. Albans, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in St. Albans, Vermont
St. Albans, VT vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to St. Albans, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher