Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 0.6% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $50,325 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in West Chester
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Palm Desert, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% higher
      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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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