West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 28.6% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,384 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Detroit
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to West Chester, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower