What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Palmdale, California?

Median Home Cost is 53% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Palmdale, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Palmdale, California could decrease to $59,886 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.

PALMDALE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Palmdale, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $59,886 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Palmdale, California

Palmdale, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Palmdale, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

21.0% lower

Health

14.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Palmdale, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palmdale, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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