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

Transportation is 63% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Cleveland, Pennsylvania should increase to $63,025 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.

CLEVELAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Cleveland, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 26.1% more expensive than Cleveland, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
63% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Cleveland, Pennsylvania

Cleveland, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Cleveland, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

63.1% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.6% higher

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Cleveland, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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