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

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Chester.

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

A salary of $81,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $63,951 in 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 21.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,951 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chester
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Chester, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

16.6% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Chester, PA

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