Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Pearl River, New York


The cost of living in Pearl River, New York is 37.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $157,824 in Pearl River, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl River, New York is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Pearl River
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Pearl River, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, Pearl River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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