Wasilla, Alaska vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 10.6% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,940 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in West Chester
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Wasilla, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower