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


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 7.6% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $147,900 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Modesto
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to West Chester, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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