Gainesville, Florida vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 38.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $89,772 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in West Chester
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Gainesville, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher