Surprise, Arizona vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 15.5% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $86,640 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in West Chester
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Surprise, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher