What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Clemson, South Carolina?

Transportation is 84% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Clemson, South Carolina?

A salary of $78,000 in Clemson, South Carolina should increase to $87,220 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.

CLEMSON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Clemson, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.8% more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,220 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemson, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
84% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Clemson, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

84.0% higher

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Clemson, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clemson, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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