Newton, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 49.5% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,253 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Newton, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower