Houston, Texas vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 30.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,079 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in West Chester
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Houston, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher