What is a pro or con of living in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Whidbey Island Station, Washington?

Utilities are 54% more expensive in Ross township (Allegheny County).

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.

WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION vs. ROSS TOWNSHIP (ALLEGHENY COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania

Q: What salary do I need to live in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania copmared to Whidbey Island Station, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington should increase to $51,194 in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania is 2.4% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,194 in Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
54% more expensive in Ross township (Allegheny County)
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Ross Township (Allegheny County), PA

Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Ross Township (Allegheny County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

54.3% higher

Commute

19.6% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Ross township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania

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Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Ross Township (Allegheny County), PA

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