What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to North Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to North Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $70,000 in North Chicago, Illinois should increase to $93,393 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 CHICAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Chicago, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 33.4% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,393 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in North Chicago, Illinois

North Chicago, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to North Chicago, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

96.0% higher

Health

6.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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North Chicago, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Chicago, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA

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