What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 94% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $11,000 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $13,322 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.

CHAMBERSBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.1% more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $13,322 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
94% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Chambersburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Chambersburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

94.1% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.6% higher

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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chambersburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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