What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Greensboro, North Carolina?

Transportation is 88% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Greensboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $43,000 in Greensboro, North Carolina should increase to $54,595 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.

GREENSBORO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 27.0% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,595 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
88% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Greensboro, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

88.4% higher

Health

9.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.9% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Greensboro, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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