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


The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 30.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,929 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lima
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Lima, OH
Compared to Philadelphia, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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