What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 78% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $35,000 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania should increase to $39,730 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.

BELLEFONTE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.5% more expensive than Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,730 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
78% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Bellefonte, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Bellefonte, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

78.0% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellefonte, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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