Santee, California vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 34.2% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $32,882 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chester
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Santee, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower