Highlands, North Carolina vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 2.9% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,555 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Chester
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Highlands, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher