Iowa City, Iowa vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 42.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,273 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in West Chester
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Iowa City, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher