What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Denver, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $85,000 in Denver, Colorado could decrease to $69,836 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.

DENVER vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Denver, Colorado vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 17.8% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,836 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Denver, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

22.2% higher

Health

21.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Denver, Colorado vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Denver, CO vs. Philadelphia, PA

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