Carroll, Iowa vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 35.1% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,568 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Carroll, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  138.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher