Dalton, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.8% more expensive than Dalton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $88,361 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dalton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Dalton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
98% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Dalton, Massachusetts
Dalton, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Dalton, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  98.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher