Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 5.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,004 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in West Chester
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Tacoma, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.3% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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