Dover, Delaware vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.5% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $84,405 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Dover, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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