Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 1.5% cheaper than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,250 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher