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

Transportation is 81% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Greencastle, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,883 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.

GREENCASTLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Greencastle, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.8% more expensive than Greencastle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,883 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Greencastle, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
81% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Greencastle, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Greencastle, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

81.7% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Greencastle, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Greencastle, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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