What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 198% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $120,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $262,494 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST CHESTER vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 118.7% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $262,494 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to West Chester, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

118.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

310.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.5% lower

Commute

64.2% higher

Health

14.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% lower

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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