Albany, New York vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 28.8% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,404 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in West Chester
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Albany, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher