Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Tarboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarboro, North Carolina is 30.3% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $103,177 in Tarboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tarboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Tarboro
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Tarboro, NC
Compared to Philadelphia, Tarboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower