Chester, Virginia vs. Patterson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Patterson, California is 28.9% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,573 in Patterson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Patterson, California is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Patterson
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Patterson, CA
Compared to Chester, Patterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower