Chester, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 19.3% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,671 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Chester, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher