What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 23% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania should increase to $91,904 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.

WHITEHALL vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Whitehall, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.9% more expensive than Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,904 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
23% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Whitehall, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Whitehall, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

23.4% higher

Health

15.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Whitehall, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Whitehall, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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