What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Short Hills, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 88% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Short Hills, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Short Hills, New Jersey could decrease to $20,669 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.

SHORT HILLS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 58.7% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $20,669 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Short Hills, New Jersey

Short Hills, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Short Hills, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

89.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

12.7% lower

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Short Hills, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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