What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 1% cheaper in West Chester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rockville, Maryland could decrease to $44,520 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.

ROCKVILLE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 11.0% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,520 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in West Chester
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Rockville, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

29.6% lower

Health

21.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockville, MD vs. West Chester, PA

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