West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 25.3% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,369 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Yakima
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to West Chester, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower