Chester, Virginia vs. Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnstown, Pennsylvania is 28.8% cheaper than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,597 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Johnstown
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Johnstown, PA
Compared to Chester, Johnstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower