What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $120,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $82,138 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.

BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 31.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,138 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Boston, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

7.7% higher

Health

13.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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