Lewiston, Maine vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 22.0% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $103,659 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lewiston, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher