What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Vernon, Connecticut?

Transportation is 32% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Vernon, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Vernon, Connecticut should increase to $51,980 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.

VERNON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Vernon, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.0% more expensive than Vernon, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,980 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Vernon, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Vernon, Connecticut

Vernon, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Vernon, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

32.9% higher

Health

10.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

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Vernon, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vernon, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA

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