What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia could decrease to $48,928 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.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.1% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Charlottesville, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% higher

Commute

97.1% higher

Health

4.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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