West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 1.2% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $128,431 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Newark
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to West Chester, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher