Hockessin, Delaware vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.0% cheaper than Hockessin, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $42,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hockessin, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hockessin, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Hockessin, Delaware
Hockessin, DE vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Hockessin, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher