What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Port St. Lucie, Florida?

Transportation is 38% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Port St. Lucie, Florida?

A salary of $85,000 in Port St. Lucie, Florida should increase to $88,630 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.

PORT ST. LUCIE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.3% more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,630 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
38% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Port St. Lucie, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

38.2% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% higher

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Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA

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