Lewes, Delaware vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 6.2% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $53,120 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
76% more expensive in West Chester
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. West_Chester, PA
Compared to Lewes, West_Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher