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COLUMBIA vs. PHILADELPHIA
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Columbia, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
39.6%
more expensive
than Columbia, Mississippi.
You would need a salary of
$104,721
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
more expensive
than Columbia, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Columbia, Mississippi
Columbia, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Columbia, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
39.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
38.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.4% higher
Commute
65.4% higher
Health
0.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
20.8% higher
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