What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

A salary of $100,000 in Alpharetta, Georgia could decrease to $98,416 in West Chester, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPHARETTA vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpharetta, Georgia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 1.6% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $98,416 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in West Chester
than in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, GA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Alpharetta, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.5% higher

Commute

21.9% lower

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Alpharetta, Georgia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alpharetta, GA vs. West Chester, PA

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