What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $20,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $24,761 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 23.8% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $24,761 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in West Chester
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to State College, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.2% higher

Commute

29.9% higher

Health

16.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. West Chester, PA

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