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

Median Home Cost is 309% more expensive in West Chester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $78,671 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.

SCRANTON vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 57.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,671 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in West Chester
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Scranton, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

495.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

7.8% higher

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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