Seattle, Washington vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 25.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,038 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Chester
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Seattle, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.9% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower