Philadelphia (often referred to as "Philly") is a city in the United States' state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 1,584,064, it is the sixth most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania. It is also the Northeastern United States' second-most populated city, after New York City.
Philly is home to many successful and rich people. Like in any other city there are some very beautiful, but also very expensive places. Here are the eight most expensive areas in Philadelphia according to the research from areavibes.
#1 City Center East, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
City Center East has a cost of living that is 43% higher than the Philadelphia average.
City Center East has a cost of living that is 44% higher than the national average.
Housing in City Center East is 124 percent more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/city+center+east/cost-of-living/
#2 City Center West, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
The cost of living in City Center West is 41 percent higher than the Philadelphia average
City Center West has a cost of living that is 42% higher than the national average.
Housing in City Center West is 116 percent more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/city+center+west/cost-of-living/
#3 Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
Chestnut Hill's cost of living is 39% more than the Philadelphia average.
Chestnut Hill's cost of living is 39% more than the national average.
Housing in Chestnut Hill is 108 percent more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/chestnut+hill/cost-of-living/
#4 Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
Riverfront has a cost of living that is 34% more than the Philadelphia average.
Riverfront has a cost of living that is 35% more than the national average.
Housing beside the river is 92 percent more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/riverfront/cost-of-living/
#5 Fairmount-Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
Fairmount-Spring Garden has a cost of living that is 25% higher than the Philadelphia average.
Fairmount-Spring Garden has a cost of living that is 26% higher than the national average.
Housing in Fairmount-Spring Garden is 62 percent more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/fairmount-spring+garden/cost-of-living/
#6 Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
The average cost of living in Schuylkill Southwest is 22% more than the national average.
Schuylkill Southwest has a cost of living that is 22% more than the national average.
Housing in Schuylkill Southwest is 51% more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/schuylkill+southwest/cost-of-living/
#7 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista has a cost of living that is 17% higher than the Philadelphia average.
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista has an 18% higher cost of living than the national average.
Housing in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista is 36% more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/wharton-hawthorne-bella+vista/cost-of-living/
#8 Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA Cost Of Living
Fishtown has a cost of living that is 13% higher than the Philadelphia average.
Fishtown has a cost of living that is 14% higher than the national average.
Housing in Fishtown is 24% more expensive than the national average.
The general sales tax in Pennsylvania is 18% more than the national average.
The state income tax in Pennsylvania is 24% more than the national average.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/fishtown/cost-of-living/
Let me know in the comments what you think about these areas and if you know any other expensive areas in the city.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/philadelphia-pa/most-expensive-neighborhoods/
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