Chester, CA vs West Goshen, CA

Chester is moderately more affordable than West Goshen, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 82 compared to 96 for West Goshen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Goshen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Chester has a median rent of $798/month while West Goshen comes in at $1,170/month, a 32% difference.

Median household income in Chester is $80,142 compared to $110,750 in West Goshen (-27.6%). While West Goshen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.7% in West Goshen.