Utqiagvik, Alaska vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.1% cheaper than Utqiagvik, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Utqiagvik, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Utqiagvik, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Utqiagvik, Alaska
Utqiagvik, AK vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Utqiagvik, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% lower
      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
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  95.7% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower