Sterling, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 6.3% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,318 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in West Chester
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Sterling, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower