Simi Valley, California vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 18.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $81,884 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Chester
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Simi Valley, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher