Chester, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 21.7% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,708 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Columbia
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Chester, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher