Petersburg, Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 21.2% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,202 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chester
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Petersburg, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher