| | Pearl River, NY | Chester, VA | United States |
| Overall | 144.4 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.5 | 98.5 | 100 |
| Health | 128.2 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 175.1 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $545,600 | $331,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 13,220.0% | 10,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 160.8 | 85.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 154.5 | 141.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Pearl River 
3 Reviews
Schools are fantastic. The safe environment allows children to flourish. The community controls its own school district and keeps it strong. Recent investment of $50 More
I grew up in Pearl River- it is a safe, friendly town with schools top ranked in the state every year... all this and a close proximity (25 miles) to NYC... cost of More
Crime is very little to none. In fact, it's so low, when something does happen it seem's the whole town hear's about More
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Reviews for Chester 
6 Reviews
I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester.
Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live - More
I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond More
Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County More
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