What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $60,165 in West Chester, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 20.3% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,165 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Chester
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Virginia Beach, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

3.8% lower

Health

0.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. West Chester, PA

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