2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Philadelphia, PA vs Stowe, VT

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Is it cheaper to live in Stowe or is it cheaper to live in Philadelphia?
- Stowe is 2.4% less expensive than Philadelphia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stowe or Philadelphia?
- Stowe housing costs are 149.1% more expensive than Philadelphia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Philadelphia or is Health Care more affordable in Stowe.
- Health related expenses are 24.2% more in Stowe.
 Philadelphia, PAStowe, VTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.8100
 Food & Groceries102.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.8100
 Housing75.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$758,400$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.3100
 Miscellaneous109.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Stowe    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Stowe is a great place to live if you have money. Apartments are about $1000 a mnt and up without heat or elec and that will about $200 ARVG a month or more depending on  More

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Over 14 years ago

Beautiful town just the winters are  More

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