What is a pro or con of living in Rock Hill, South Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 42% cheaper in Rock Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Rock Hill, South Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $90,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $79,029 in Rock Hill, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. ROCK HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Rock Hill, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Hill, South Carolina is 12.2% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,029 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rock Hill, South Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
42% cheaper in Rock Hill
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Rock Hill, SC

Compared to Philadelphia, Rock Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

42.1% lower

Health

9.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Rock Hill, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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