Tehachapi, California vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 8.1% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $57,879 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Chester
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Tehachapi, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher