What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Anderson, South Carolina?

Transportation is 92% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Anderson, South Carolina?

A salary of $27,000 in Anderson, South Carolina should increase to $33,197 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.

ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Anderson, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 23.0% more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,197 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anderson, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
92% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Anderson, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

92.5% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.5% higher

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Anderson, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anderson, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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