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

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $62,778 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.

POTTSTOWN vs. WEST_CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 25.6% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,778 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in West Chester
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, PA vs. West_Chester, PA

Compared to Pottstown, West_Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

230.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% higher

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

4.4% higher

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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