Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 5.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,337 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Chester
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Chester, PA
Compared to Des Moines, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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