Thousand Oaks, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 25.3% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $82,169 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in West Chester
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher