What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Goose Creek, South Carolina?

Transportation is 46% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Goose Creek, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Goose Creek, South Carolina should increase to $84,405 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.

GOOSE CREEK vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Goose Creek, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.5% more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,405 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
46% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Goose Creek, South Carolina

Goose Creek, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Goose Creek, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

46.6% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

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Goose Creek, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Goose Creek, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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