What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Maple Shade, New Jersey?

Transportation is 32% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Maple Shade, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Maple Shade, New Jersey should increase to $53,901 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.

MAPLE SHADE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Maple Shade, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 7.8% more expensive than Maple Shade, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Shade, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Maple Shade, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Maple Shade, New Jersey

Maple Shade, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Maple Shade, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

32.9% higher

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Maple Shade, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Maple Shade, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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