What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $60,106 in West Chester, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 20.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $60,106 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in West Chester
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Bakersfield, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

9.0% lower

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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