Dover, Delaware vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 33.2% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $79,936 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in West Chester
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Dover, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher