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CAMBRIDGE vs. PHILADELPHIA
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
39.6%
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$30,225
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Cambridge, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
39.6% lower
Child Care
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Food
11.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
81.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.6% lower
Commute
48.3% higher
Health
14.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.2% lower
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