Cost of Living Calculator - College Park, Maryland vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 2.6% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,321 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in West Chester
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs West Chester, PA
Compared to College Park, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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