Gadsden, Alabama vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 45.0% more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $87,017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gadsden, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden, AL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Gadsden, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher