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


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 28.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $53,307 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in West Chester
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Monterey, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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