Decatur, Georgia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 22.1% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $244,204 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in West Chester
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Decatur, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher