What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Manchester, Connecticut?

Transportation is 34% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Manchester, Connecticut?

A salary of $75,000 in Manchester, Connecticut should increase to $79,225 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.

MANCHESTER vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Manchester, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 5.6% more expensive than Manchester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $79,225 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
34% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Manchester, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

34.4% higher

Health

10.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% lower

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Manchester, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Manchester, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA

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