Covington, Virginia vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 21.0% more expensive than Covington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,460 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Covington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Chester
than in Covington, Virginia
Covington, VA vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Covington, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher