Waltham, Massachusetts vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 16.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,653 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in West Chester
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Waltham, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower