Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 0.7% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,653 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Chester
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher