Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Storrs, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storrs, Connecticut is 8.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,619 in Storrs, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storrs, Connecticut is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Storrs
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Storrs, CT
Compared to Philadelphia, Storrs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower