What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to West Memphis, Arkansas?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to West Memphis, Arkansas?

A salary of $50,000 in West Memphis, Arkansas should increase to $75,107 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.

WEST MEMPHIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Memphis, Arkansas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 50.2% more expensive than West Memphis, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $75,107 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West Memphis, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in West Memphis, Arkansas

West Memphis, AR vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to West Memphis, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

138.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% higher

Commute

67.1% higher

Health

10.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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West Memphis, Arkansas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Memphis, AR vs. Philadelphia, PA

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