Kent, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 29.6% more expensive than Kent, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $106,296 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Kent, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  83.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher