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

Transportation is 18% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,187 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.

RIDLEY PARK vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.4% more expensive than Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,187 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
18% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Ridley Park, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Ridley Park, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.6% lower

Commute

18.6% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Ridley Park, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ridley Park, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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