Elmira, New York vs. Chester, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Vermont is 20.7% more expensive than Elmira, New York.

You would need a salary of $168,911 in Chester, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmira, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Vermont is more expensive than Elmira, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Chester
than in Elmira, New York
Elmira, NY vs. Chester, VT
Compared to Elmira, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher