What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 210% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $72,690 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 45.4% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,690 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in West Chester
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Independence, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

237.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

2.2% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, MO vs. West Chester, PA

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