What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Caledonia, Mississippi?

Transportation is 95% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Caledonia, Mississippi should increase to $115,385 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.

CALEDONIA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Caledonia, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.2% more expensive than Caledonia, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $115,385 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Caledonia, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
95% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Caledonia, Mississippi

Caledonia, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Caledonia, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

95.5% higher

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Caledonia, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Caledonia, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA

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