Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Bristol, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Virginia is 26.3% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,857 in Bristol, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Virginia is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Bristol
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Bristol, VA
Compared to Philadelphia, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower