Albany, New York vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 0.7% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,363 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Chester
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Albany, 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower