Cost of Living Calculator - West Chester, Pennsylvania vs South Lancaster, Massachusetts


The cost of living in South Lancaster, Massachusetts is 11.2% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,409 in South Lancaster, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lancaster, Massachusetts is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in South Lancaster
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs South Lancaster, MA
Compared to West Chester, South Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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