Chester, Virginia vs. Southbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbury, Connecticut is 16.7% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,500 in Southbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Southbury
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Southbury, CT
Compared to Chester, Southbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher