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

Transportation is 86% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $71,026 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.

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.4% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
86% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Greenville, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

86.2% higher

Health

4.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.8% higher

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Greenville, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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