Alexandria, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 11.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,447 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in West Chester
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Alexandria, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher