What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to West Warwick, Rhode Island?

Transportation is 36% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to West Warwick, Rhode Island?

A salary of $75,000 in West Warwick, Rhode Island should increase to $77,893 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.

WEST WARWICK vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Warwick, Rhode Island vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.9% more expensive than West Warwick, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $77,893 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West Warwick, Rhode Island
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
36% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in West Warwick, Rhode Island

West Warwick, RI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to West Warwick, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

37.0% higher

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

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West Warwick, Rhode Island vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Warwick, RI vs. Philadelphia, PA

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