What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Carlisle, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania should increase to $67,408 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.

CARLISLE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 34.8% more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,408 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in West Chester
than in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Carlisle, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Carlisle, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% higher

Commute

12.8% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlisle, PA vs. West Chester, PA

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