What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Jonesborough, Tennessee?

Transportation is 66% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Jonesborough, Tennessee?

A salary of $115,000 in Jonesborough, Tennessee should increase to $137,842 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.

JONESBOROUGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Jonesborough, Tennessee vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 19.9% more expensive than Jonesborough, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $137,842 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Jonesborough, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
66% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Jonesborough, Tennessee

Jonesborough, TN vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Jonesborough, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.0% higher

Commute

66.4% higher

Health

6.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Jonesborough, Tennessee vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jonesborough, TN vs. Philadelphia, PA

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