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

Transportation is 95% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $235,967 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $246,778 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.6% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $246,778 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
95% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to State College, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.1% higher

Commute

95.5% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.2% higher

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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