Adams, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.8% more expensive than Adams, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $182,715 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Adams, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Adams, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Adams, Massachusetts
Adams, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Adams, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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