Chester, Connecticut vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 15.1% cheaper than Chester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,431 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Chester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Waterbury
than in Chester, Connecticut
Chester, CT vs. Waterbury, CT
Compared to Chester, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher