What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Norman, Oklahoma?

Transportation is 48% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Norman, Oklahoma should increase to $78,448 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.

NORMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Norman, Oklahoma vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.7% more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $78,448 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Norman, Oklahoma.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
48% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Norman, Oklahoma

Norman, OK vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Norman, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

48.4% higher

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Norman, Oklahoma vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Norman, OK vs. Philadelphia, PA

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