What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

Transportation is 32% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $43,000 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana should increase to $48,864 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.

PONCHATOULA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.6% more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,864 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Ponchatoula, LA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Ponchatoula, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.7% higher

Commute

32.4% higher

Health

24.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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