| | Chester, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | United States |
| Overall | 99.6 | 105.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.5 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Health | 99.3 | 103.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 98.8 | 126.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $331,300 | $399,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,110.0% | 9,890.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.5 | 93.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.7 | 140.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Chester 
6 Reviews
I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester.
Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live - More
I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond More
Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County More
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Reviews for Fredericksburg 
17 Reviews
Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The More
I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated More
Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is More
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