Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 24.1% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $186,170 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Janesville, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% higher
      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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher