What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Mountain Top, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 53% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Mountain Top, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,463 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.

MOUNTAIN TOP vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.9% more expensive than Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,463 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
53% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Mountain Top, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Mountain Top, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

53.6% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.3% higher

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Mountain Top, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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