West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 29.0% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $154,851 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in San Diego
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to West Chester, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower