Galena, Illinois vs. Chester, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Vermont is 11.6% more expensive than Galena, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,787 in Chester, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Vermont is more expensive than Galena, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Chester
than in Galena, Illinois
Galena, IL vs. Chester, VT
Compared to Galena, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher