What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 194% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Fayetteville, North Carolina should increase to $75,793 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.

FAYETTEVILLE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 51.6% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,793 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in West Chester
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, NC vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Fayetteville, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

300.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% higher

Commute

22.3% higher

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fayetteville, NC vs. West Chester, PA

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