Santa Monica, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 54.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $36,572 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in West Chester
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Santa Monica, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher