What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Farmington, New Mexico?

Transportation is 81% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Farmington, New Mexico?

A salary of $75,000 in Farmington, New Mexico should increase to $100,575 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.

FARMINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Farmington, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 34.1% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $100,575 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
81% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Farmington, New Mexico

Farmington, NM vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Farmington, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.5% higher

Commute

81.5% higher

Health

21.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Farmington, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Farmington, NM vs. Philadelphia, PA

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