Cost of Living Calculator - West Chester, Pennsylvania vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 75.3% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,651 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to West Chester, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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