What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 61% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania could decrease to $64,233 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.

UPPER_PROVIDENCE_TOWNSHIP_(MONTGOMERY_COUNTY) vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.4% cheaper than Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,233 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania

Upper_Providence_Township_(Montgomery_County), PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Upper_Providence_Township_(Montgomery_County), Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

37.1% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Upper Providence township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Upper_Providence_Township_(Montgomery_County), PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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