West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 17.9% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,070 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ocean City
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to West Chester, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower