Columbus, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 41.5% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $70,755 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Columbus, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher