Albertville, Alabama vs. Chester, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, South Carolina is 1.2% more expensive than Albertville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $131,531 in Chester, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albertville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, South Carolina is more expensive than Albertville, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in Chester
than in Albertville, Alabama
Albertville, AL vs. Chester, SC
Compared to Albertville, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower