Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Valley Stream, New York


The cost of living in Valley Stream, New York is 47.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $110,501 in Valley Stream, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Stream, New York is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Valley Stream
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Valley Stream, NY
Compared to Philadelphia, Valley Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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