Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania is 23.7% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,787 in Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Montgomery township (Montgomery County)
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), PA
Compared to Philadelphia, Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower