What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Transportation is 82% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Traverse City, Michigan should increase to $81,269 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.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.4% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,269 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
82% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Traverse City, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

82.9% higher

Health

24.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% higher

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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