Santa Monica, California vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 69.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $15,245 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Chester
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Santa Monica, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher