What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to West St. Paul, Minnesota?

Transportation is 36% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to West St. Paul, Minnesota?

A salary of $90,000 in West St. Paul, Minnesota should increase to $93,936 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 ST. PAUL vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.4% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $93,936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
36% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota

West St. Paul, MN vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to West St. Paul, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

36.7% higher

Health

36.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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West St. Paul, MN vs. Philadelphia, PA

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