Fair Oaks, California vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 29.3% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $35,345 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chester
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower