What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Transportation is 75% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $120,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $145,665 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.

CHATTANOOGA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.4% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $145,665 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
75% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Chattanooga, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.4% higher

Commute

75.4% higher

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.6% higher

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Philadelphia, PA

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