Big Spring, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.8% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,375 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Big Spring, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  107.5% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher