Chester, Virginia vs. Southbridge Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbridge Town, Massachusetts is 1.9% cheaper than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,611 in Southbridge Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbridge Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Southbridge Town
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Southbridge Town, MA
Compared to Chester, Southbridge Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher