What is a pro or con of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 144% more expensive in Downingtown.

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

A salary of $150,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $169,714 in Downingtown, 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. DOWNINGTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 13.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $169,714 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Downingtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

33.8% lower

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

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