What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Columbus, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 152% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Columbus, Ohio should increase to $143,866 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.

COLUMBUS vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Ohio vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 43.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $143,866 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in West Chester
than in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Columbus, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

162.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Ohio vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, OH vs. West Chester, PA

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