West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.6% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,202 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Chicago
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West_Chester, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to West_Chester, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower