What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

HousingRent is 35% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $50,446 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 0.9% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,446 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
35% more expensive in West Chester
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Bellingham, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

59.8% higher

Commute

15.0% higher

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. West Chester, PA

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