What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Starkville, Mississippi?

Transportation is 103% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $140,000 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $179,268 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.

STARKVILLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.0% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $179,268 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
103% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Starkville, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

103.9% higher

Health

0.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.6% higher

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Starkville, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Starkville, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA

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