West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 35.4% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,469 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Queens
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to West Chester, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher