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

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $130,000 in Newtown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $96,740 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.

NEWTOWN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Newtown, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.6% cheaper than Newtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $96,740 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Newtown, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

69.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Newtown, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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