What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pinehurst, North Carolina?

Transportation is 105% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Pinehurst, North Carolina?

A salary of $116,000 in Pinehurst, North Carolina should increase to $121,436 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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.

PINEHURST vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pinehurst, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.7% more expensive than Pinehurst, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,436 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pinehurst, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
105% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Pinehurst, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

105.4% higher

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pinehurst, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pinehurst, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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