Cost of Living Calculator - Polk City, Iowa vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.4% more expensive than Polk City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,180 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Polk City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
90% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Polk City, Iowa
Polk City, IA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Polk City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher

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