What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $140,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $191,652 in West Chester, 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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 36.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $191,652 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in West Chester
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Albuquerque, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

5.5% higher

Health

32.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. West Chester, PA

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