Baltimore, Maryland vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 36.1% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $102,108 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in West Chester
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Baltimore, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher