What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to New York, New York?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to New York, New York?

A salary of $95,000 in New York, New York could decrease to $59,164 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.

NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

New York, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 37.7% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,164 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in New York, New York

New York, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to New York, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.4% lower

Commute

21.6% lower

Health

20.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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New York, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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New York, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

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