Shawnee, Kansas vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 20.4% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $192,713 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in West Chester
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Shawnee, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher