Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 8.4% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,271 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chester
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Martinsburg, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher