What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Swansboro, North Carolina?

Transportation is 80% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Swansboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Swansboro, North Carolina should increase to $56,818 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.

SWANSBORO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.6% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,818 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
80% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Swansboro, North Carolina

Swansboro, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Swansboro, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

80.5% higher

Health

15.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.5% higher

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Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Swansboro, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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