New Bern, North Carolina vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 17.1% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,554 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Chester
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Chester, VA
Compared to New Bern, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher