What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Poughkeepsie, New York should increase to $90,951 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.

POUGHKEEPSIE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Poughkeepsie, New York vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 21.3% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,951 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in West Chester
than in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Poughkeepsie, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

11.9% lower

Health

16.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Poughkeepsie, New York vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Poughkeepsie, NY vs. West Chester, PA

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