Cost of Living Calculator - Troy, Michigan vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 5.7% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $235,817 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Troy, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% lower
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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