What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 98% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,438 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.

GETTYSBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 10.9% more expensive than Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,438 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
98% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Gettysburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

98.2% higher

Health

18.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.2% higher

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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