What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania should increase to $64,875 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.

BETHLEHEM vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 29.7% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,875 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in West Chester
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Bethlehem, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% higher

Commute

5.7% higher

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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