Chester, PA Cost Of Living
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Pennsylvania
In America
What is the cost of living in Chester, PA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Chester has an overall cost of living index of 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Pennsylvania, Chester has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Pennsylvania's index of 102.
The standard of living in Chester ranks as #2,137 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Pennsylvania. By definition, that implies Chester ranks as the #4,282 most expensive place in the Keystone State.
Chester Cost Of Living Vs. Pennsylvania
| Living Expense | Chester | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 125 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 112 | 100 | |
Chester, PA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Pennsylvania, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Chester | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $70,300 | $187,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $878 | $958 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $32,867 | $63,627 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.1x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.32x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Chester Services Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Chester | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.13 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $12.88 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $16.5 | $14.67 |
Detailed Chester Groceries Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Chester | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.69 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.91 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.54 | $2.05 |
Detailed Chester Health Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Chester | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21.56 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $40.11 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.86 | $2.34 |
Detailed Chester Transportation Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Chester | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.51 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.74 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.74 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $102.08 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $109.17 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $133.33 | $99.13 |
Detailed Chester Utilities Costs Vs. Pennsylvania
| Item | Chester | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.16 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $73.33 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $129.7 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $176.59 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Chester
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Chester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore, PA | 13,567 | 126 | 1.4x |
| Woodlyn, PA | 9,732 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Audubon, PA | 9,379 | 131 | 1.4x |
| Ashland, NJ | 8,853 | 117 | 1.3x |
| Folsom, PA | 8,706 | 111 | 1.2x |
| Village Green-Green Ridge, PA | 8,661 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Brookhaven, PA | 8,045 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Conshohocken, PA | 8,039 | 124 | 1.3x |
| Haddon Heights, NJ | 7,520 | 119 | 1.3x |
| Ridley Park, PA | 7,042 | 112 | 1.2x |
