Cost of Living Calculator - Short Pump, Virginia vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.0% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,783 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Short Pump, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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