Village Shires, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.3% cheaper than Village Shires, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,833 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Village Shires, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Village Shires, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Village Shires, Pennsylvania
Village Shires, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Village Shires, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher