Belmont, Massachusetts vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 59.8% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,182 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Chester
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Belmont, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower