What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Wilmington, Ohio?

Transportation is 121% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Wilmington, Ohio should increase to $68,807 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.

WILMINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 37.6% more expensive than Wilmington, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,807 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
121% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Wilmington, Ohio

Wilmington, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Wilmington, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

121.0% higher

Health

20.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA

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