What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $300,000 in Harrisonburg, Virginia should increase to $418,989 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.

HARRISONBURG vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 39.7% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $418,989 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in West Chester
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Harrisonburg, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.2% higher

Commute

43.3% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisonburg, VA vs. West Chester, PA

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