Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.2% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $38,462 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
93% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Johnson City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  93.1% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher