Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 36.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $50,551 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in West Chester
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Carlsbad, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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