What is a pro or con of living in Hockessin, Delawarecompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Hockessin.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $59,524 in Hockessin, Delaware (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. HOCKESSIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hockessin, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hockessin, Delaware is 19.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,524 in Hockessin, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Hockessin
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Hockessin, DE

Compared to Philadelphia, Hockessin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

176.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

28.5% lower

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hockessin, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

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