Salisbury, Maryland vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 50.5% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,242 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in West Chester
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. West_Chester, PA
Compared to Salisbury, West_Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher