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

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in Tega Cay.

What salary do I need to live in Tega Cay, South Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $167,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $181,155 in Tega Cay, 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. TEGA CAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tega Cay, South Carolina is 8.5% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $181,155 in Tega Cay, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tega Cay, South Carolina is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Tega Cay
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Tega Cay, SC

Compared to Philadelphia, Tega Cay is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

125.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

34.3% lower

Health

9.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Tega Cay, SC

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