What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $70,545 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.

HARRISBURG vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 41.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,545 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in West Chester
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Harrisburg, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

707.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. West Chester, PA

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