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

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $39,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,806 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.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 30.3% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,806 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Williamsport, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

75.0% higher

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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