Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Roma, Texas


The cost of living in Roma, Texas is 36.9% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $31,571 in Roma, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roma, Texas is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Roma
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Roma, TX
Compared to Philadelphia, Roma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower

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