Phoenix, Arizona vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 10.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,710 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Chester
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher