West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 26.5% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,071 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Baltimore
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to West Chester, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower