Arlington, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 23.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,919 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Chester
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Arlington, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower