Cost of Living Calculator - West Chester, Pennsylvania vs Essex, Connecticut


The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 1.0% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,276 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Essex
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs Essex, CT
Compared to West Chester, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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