What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Transportation is 63% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $57,692 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_CHARLESTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.4% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,692 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
63% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North_Charleston, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to North_Charleston, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

63.3% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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