What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Scarsdale, New York?

Median Home Cost is 88% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Scarsdale, New York?

A salary of $250,000 in Scarsdale, New York could decrease to $128,236 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.

SCARSDALE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Scarsdale, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 48.7% cheaper than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $128,236 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Scarsdale, New York

Scarsdale, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Scarsdale, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

84.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.8% lower

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

19.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Scarsdale, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scarsdale, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA

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