Golden Valley, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.8% more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,398 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley, AZ vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Golden Valley, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher