Sparta, Wisconsin vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.0% more expensive than Sparta, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,280 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sparta, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
98% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Sparta, Wisconsin
Sparta, WI vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Sparta, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  98.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher