Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 7.0% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $53,517 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Waterbury, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower