What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pullman, Washington?

Transportation is 127% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $46,000 in Pullman, Washington should increase to $49,897 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.

PULLMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pullman, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.5% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
127% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Pullman, Washington

Pullman, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Pullman, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

27.8% higher

Commute

127.8% higher

Health

13.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Pullman, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pullman, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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