What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Des Moines, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Des Moines, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Washington could decrease to $39,773 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.

DES MOINES vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Moines, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,773 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Des Moines, Washington

Des Moines, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Des Moines, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

50.4% higher

Commute

0.8% lower

Health

15.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Des Moines, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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