Costa Mesa, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 30.1% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $52,433 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Chester
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Costa Mesa, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher