Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 44.0% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $72,016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Gary, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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