What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Transportation is 92% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $63,000 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $79,222 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.

LAS CRUCES vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,222 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
92% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Las Cruces, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

92.0% higher

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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