What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $70,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $89,241 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.

DURHAM vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 27.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,241 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in West Chester
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Durham, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. West Chester, PA

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