South Bend, Indiana vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 65.7% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $165,733 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in West Chester
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to South Bend, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher