West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 45.7% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $107,815 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Irvine
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to West Chester, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower