What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Norfolk, Virginia?

Transportation is 72% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $36,000 in Norfolk, Virginia should increase to $41,176 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.

NORFOLK vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Norfolk, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.4% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,176 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
72% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Norfolk, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

72.2% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% higher

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Norfolk, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Norfolk, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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