What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Marion, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Marion, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Marion, South Carolina should increase to $68,005 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.

MARION vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Marion, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 36.0% more expensive than Marion, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Marion, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Marion, South Carolina

Marion, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Marion, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% higher

Commute

78.3% higher

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Marion, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marion, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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