Glen Allen, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 16.1% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $261,134 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in West Chester
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Glen Allen, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher