What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Irvine, California?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in West Chester.

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

A salary of $146,000 in Irvine, California could decrease to $100,209 in West Chester, Pennsylvania (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.

IRVINE vs. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Irvine, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 31.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $100,209 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in West Chester
than in Irvine, California

Irvine, CA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Irvine, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% higher

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

13.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Irvine, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Irvine, CA vs. West Chester, PA

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