Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Athens, Ohio


The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 24.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,726 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Athens
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Athens, OH
Compared to Philadelphia, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  58.1% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower

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