Bedford, Massachusetts vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 22.9% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,531 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in West Chester
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Bedford, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower