Watauga, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 6.2% more expensive than Watauga, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,084 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Watauga, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Watauga, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Watauga, Texas
Watauga, TX vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Watauga, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher