Santa Clara, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 47.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,436 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in West Chester
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Santa Clara, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher