Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Salisbury, Maryland


The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 21.3% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,869 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Salisbury, MD
Compared to Philadelphia, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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