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

Median Home Cost is 169% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $57,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $67,477 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 18.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,477 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in West Chester
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

170.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

33.5% lower

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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