Chester, Virginia vs. Mer Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mer Rouge, Louisiana is 22.2% cheaper than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,444 in Mer Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mer Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Mer Rouge
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Mer Rouge, LA
Compared to Chester, Mer Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower