What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Transportation is 58% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $93,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $107,544 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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $107,544 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
58% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Albuquerque, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

58.7% higher

Health

27.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.7% higher

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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