Fairfield, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.4% more expensive than Fairfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $36,416 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Fairfield, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
81% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Fairfield, Ohio
Fairfield, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Fairfield, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher