Chester, Virginia vs. Columbia, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Connecticut is 10.8% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,401 in Columbia, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Connecticut is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Columbia
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Columbia, CT
Compared to Chester, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher