West Chester, PA Cost of Living


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West Chester cost of living score
119.6
More expensive
19.6% higher
than the US average
26.4% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
West Chester, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% higher than the U.S. average and 26.4% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

West Chester, PA

Housing costs in West Chester?
A typical home costs $555,100, which is 64.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 128.6% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Chester costs $1,780 per month, which is 24.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.0% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford West Chester?
To live comfortably in West Chester, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $106,200 for a family, and $58,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Chester?
West Chester, PA is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The cost of living index in West Chester, PA is slightly lower than the US national average. The cost of housing in West Chester is very reasonable with the median home value being approximately $240,000 and the median rent being around $1,500 per month. There are many other factors that contribute to the low cost of living such as utilities, transportation, and food costs. In addition, there are plenty of great job opportunities in the area so it's easy to find a steady income. All in all, West Chester has an excellent quality of life with an affordable cost of living making it a great place for families or individuals to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest ChesterPennsylvaniaUnited States
  119.694.6100.0
  110.1100.3100
  105.5101.1100.0
  166.280.5100.0
  $555,100$242,800$338,100
  111.4%98.2%100.0%
  94.3104.0100.0
  132.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We've lived in various states, small towns & big cities, all over the country and we both felt West Chester was home as soon as we hit downtown. We've been here 8 years  More

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There seems to be 2 different profiles for West Chester, PA. One says it's a town of <20K and another says it's more like a small city at over 40K. I was kind of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Good that you live in Allentown, because you sure aren't seeing the real West Chester. We're from CA, and we couldn't afford to buy a home there. WC has grown into a  More

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