Chester, Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 21.4% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,049 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Chester, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher