What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona could decrease to $36,920 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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 26.2% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Scottsdale, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

29.9% higher

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scottsdale, AZ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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