What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to North Adams, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 95% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to North Adams, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in North Adams, Massachusetts should increase to $62,500 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.

NORTH ADAMS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Adams, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.0% more expensive than North Adams, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Adams, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than North Adams, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
95% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in North Adams, Massachusetts

North Adams, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to North Adams, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

95.5% higher

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

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North Adams, Massachusetts vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Adams, MA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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