Wilmington, Delaware vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 25.2% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $100,141 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in West Chester
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Wilmington, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher