Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 4.2% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,305 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Chester
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher