Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Chester, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, West Virginia is 19.5% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,456 in Chester, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, West Virginia is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chester
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Chester, WV
Compared to Pittsburgh, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher