What is a pro or con of living in College Park, Marylandcompared to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 37% more expensive in College Park.

What salary do I need to live in College Park, Maryland copmared to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,470 in College Park, Maryland (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.

KING OF PRUSSIA vs. COLLEGE PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 4.9% more expensive than King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,470 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
37% more expensive in College Park
than in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

King Of Prussia, PA vs. College Park, MD

Compared to King Of Prussia, College Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

37.5% higher

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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King Of Prussia, PA vs. College Park, MD

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