What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Transportation is 44% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $60,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $60,987 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 1.6% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
44% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Virginia Beach, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

44.8% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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