What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pittston, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Pittston, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $209,000 in Pittston, Pennsylvania should increase to $291,048 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.

PITTSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittston, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 39.3% more expensive than Pittston, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $291,048 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Pittston, Pennsylvania

Pittston, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Pittston, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% higher

Commute

55.8% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittston, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittston, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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