Chester, PA Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
106.9
More expensive
6.9% higher
than the US average
13.0% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Chester, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% higher than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Chester, PA

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $92,000, which is 72.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.1% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, PA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. In fact, according to a recent study by HomeSnacks, Chester is the 14th most affordable city in Pennsylvania, with an overall cost of living index of 79.5. Housing costs in Chester are slightly lower than the Pennsylvania average at 77.1, making it more affordable for potential residents looking to move into the area. Meanwhile, groceries and utilities are slightly above average at 89.6 and 83.2 respectively. Overall, Chester is an affordable place to live in Pennsylvania that provides easy access to downtown Philadelphia and beyond.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterPennsylvaniaUnited States
  106.994.6100.0
  97.6100.3100
  101.0101.1100.0
  26.880.5100.0
  $92,000$242,800$338,100
  107.3%98.2%100.0%
  118.3104.0100.0
  128.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A SMALL TOWN, THE TRANSPORTATION IS CONVENIENT FOR ALL MODES OR LINKS TO ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE  More

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The people are the problem in Chester PA. Probably 97% of the poplulation abuses drugs. Many of the people that live there aide the drug dealers because they grew up  More

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25% of the population living below the poverty line, at times the drop out rate from the high school has been 50% (which explains why 25% of adults over 18 don't have a  More

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