Carmichael, California vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 36.5% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $47,607 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Chester
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Carmichael, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower