What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

Transportation is 103% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $38,000 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina should increase to $48,130 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.

WILKESBORO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkesboro, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 26.7% more expensive than Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,130 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wilkesboro, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
103% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Wilkesboro, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Wilkesboro, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.4% higher

Commute

103.3% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkesboro, North Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkesboro, NC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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