West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 30.0% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,506 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Arlington
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to West Chester, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher