Chester, South Carolina vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 2.5% cheaper than Chester, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,771 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Chester, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, SC vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Chester, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher