Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 13.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $201,506 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in West Chester
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Charleston, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher