Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 65.0% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $17,502 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in West Chester
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Menlo Park, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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