Fairfax, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 16.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $13,420 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Chester
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Fairfax, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower