San Jose, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 42.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $57,814 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in West Chester
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to San Jose, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher