What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 136% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

A salary of $80,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky should increase to $117,541 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.

BOWLING GREEN vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 46.9% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $117,541 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in West Chester
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Bowling Green, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% higher

Commute

21.4% higher

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bowling Green, KY vs. West Chester, PA

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