What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 215% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $100,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $157,942 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.

DES MOINES vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Moines, Iowa vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 57.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $157,942 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in West Chester
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Des Moines, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

194.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.3% higher

Commute

26.2% higher

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.9% higher

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Des Moines, Iowa vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Des Moines, IA vs. West Chester, PA

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