What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona?

Transportation is 64% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona should increase to $56,030 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.

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SIERRA VISTA SOUTHEAST vs. PHILADELPHIA
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Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.1% more expensive than Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,030 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
64% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona

Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Sierra Vista Southeast, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

64.2% higher

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.1% higher

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