Taos, New Mexico vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 28.7% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,506 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in West Chester
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Taos, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher