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

Transportation is 70% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Hope Mills, North Carolina should increase to $60,905 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.

HOPE_MILLS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hope Mills, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.8% more expensive than Hope Mills, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,905 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hope Mills, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
70% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Hope Mills, North Carolina

Hope_Mills, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Hope_Mills, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.0% higher

Commute

71.0% higher

Health

11.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

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Hope Mills, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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