Garden City, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 17.8% more expensive than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Garden City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Garden City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher