What is a pro or con of living in Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 89% cheaper in Chester.

What salary do I need to live in Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $39,830 in 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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 46.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $39,830 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Chester
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Chester, PA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

0.8% higher

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Chester, PA

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