What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to South Padre Island, Texas?

Transportation is 66% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to South Padre Island, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in South Padre Island, Texas should increase to $56,818 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.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

South Padre Island, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.6% more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,818 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
66% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to South Padre Island, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.2% higher

Commute

66.4% higher

Health

2.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

47.4% higher

Cost of Food

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South Padre Island, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Padre Island, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA

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