West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Hawthorne, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawthorne, California is 33.4% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,371 in Hawthorne, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawthorne, California is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Hawthorne
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Hawthorne, CA
Compared to West Chester, Hawthorne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% higher
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower