Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 25.9% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,845 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Chester
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Fairmont, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher