Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Maryland, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland, New York is 25.7% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,143 in Maryland, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland, New York is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Maryland
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Maryland, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, Maryland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower