What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to University City, Missouri?

Transportation is 57% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to University City, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in University City, Missouri should increase to $57,377 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.

UNIVERSITY_CITY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

University City, Missouri vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.8% more expensive than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,377 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
57% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in University City, Missouri

University_City, MO vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to University_City, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

57.8% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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University City, Missouri vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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