West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.5% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,355 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to West Chester, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower