What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Missoula, Montana?

Median Home Cost is 8% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Missoula, Montana should increase to $55,442 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.

MISSOULA vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Missoula, Montana vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 10.9% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,442 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in West Chester
than in Missoula, Montana

Missoula, MT vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Missoula, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.3% higher

Commute

21.5% higher

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% higher

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Missoula, Montana vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Missoula, MT vs. West Chester, PA

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