Chester, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 33.1% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,133 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Austin
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Chester, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower