Utica, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.4% more expensive than Utica, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Utica, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Utica, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Utica, New York
Utica, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Utica, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher