Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 15.6% more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,810 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
156% more expensive in Chester
than in Orangeburg, South Carolina
Orangeburg, SC vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Orangeburg, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher