Texas City, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.0% more expensive than Texas City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,037 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Texas City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Texas City, Texas
Texas City, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Texas City, 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher