What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Washington, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 3% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Washington, North Carolina?

A salary of $4,000 in Washington, North Carolina should increase to $5,296 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.

WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 32.4% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $5,296 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Washington, North Carolina

Washington, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Washington, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.5% higher

Commute

123.8% higher

Health

21.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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