Chester, PA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$64,828
across all roles
Cost Index
82
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,222/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
7/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Chester?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.86× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 82 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,820/mo, Chester is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
82
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,222
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,820
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$56,913
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.86×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Chester
By gross annual salary
- $203,883
- $202,844
- $201,428
- $197,840
- $195,647
- $195,636
- $193,652
- $190,815
- $183,573
- $181,328
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,279/mo
- $10,216/mo
- $10,130/mo
- $9,911/mo
- $9,778/mo
- $9,777/mo
- $9,657/mo
- $9,484/mo
- $9,043/mo
- $8,907/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Chester
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers
$3/mo left
$34,968/yr gross
Receptionists And Information Clerks
$9/mo left
$35,070/yr gross
Demonstrators And Product Promoters
$12/mo left
$35,116/yr gross
Motor Vehicle Operators
$18/mo left
$35,203/yr gross
Dietetic Technicians
$35/mo left
$35,495/yr gross
Explore Chester Further
All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.