Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. North Star, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Star, Delaware is 16.8% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,381 in North Star, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Star, 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 North Star
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. North Star, DE
Compared to Philadelphia, North Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower