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

Transportation is 38% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $42,001 in Middletown, Connecticut should increase to $42,983 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.

MIDDLETOWN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Middletown, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.3% more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
38% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown, CT vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Middletown, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

38.6% higher

Health

14.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Middletown, Connecticut vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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