What is a pro or con of living in California City, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, New York?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in California City.

What salary do I need to live in California City, California copmared to Philadelphia, New York?

A salary of $40,000 in Philadelphia, New York should increase to $49,582 in California City, California (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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, New York vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 24.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,582 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in California City
than in Philadelphia, New York

Philadelphia, NY vs. California City, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, California City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

63.0% higher

Health

17.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, New York vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, NY vs. California City, CA

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