What is a pro or con of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Downingtown.

What salary do I need to live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania copmared to Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $60,000 in Downingtown, 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.

POTTSTOWN vs. DOWNINGTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 20.0% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

Compared to Pottstown, Downingtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% higher

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pottstown, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

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